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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 68 wins and 48 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toehold napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Clubber
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Toehold is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clubber 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.
#T1#
Toehold is looking 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.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Clubber is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
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 is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber trying to control the pace. #T5#
Toehold wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T6#
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Clubber is taking a breather. Toehold 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#
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold won't allow Clubber to pass to mount. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (7) Clubber#T11#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.#T14#
Clubber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 47 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls looking to score a takedown here. Toehold is defending well but Curls drives through and ends up in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Toehold
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Toehold gets full guard.#T1#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold seems keen to control Curls's posture.
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#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Toehold controlling Curls's posture.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls controlling the action here.#T5#
Toehold is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Toehold#T6#
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Curls avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Curls fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Curls seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.#T10#
Curls is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Toehold is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls trying to advance position but Toehold counters by regaining guard.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Toehold#T12#
Curls controls the position.#T13#
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as Curls dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold stops Curls from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jerry Curls 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 47 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clubber to the mat! Clubber manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold
Clubber pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Toehold is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Toehold
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clubber holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T3#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Clubber 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: Clubber (4) vs (7) Toehold
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T6#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
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.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#T8#
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T9#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T12#
Toehold controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Clubber'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.
Clubber continues to stall.#T14#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 4.
Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold dives in and scores a takedown into Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T1#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls trying 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.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Curls
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 controlling from the top position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
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 keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T6#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls advances to half guard.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it. #T7#
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Curls is taking a breather. Toehold 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.#T8#
It looks like Curls 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.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #T9#
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Curls stalling. #T10#
Toehold tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls content to control rather than advance.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T11#
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Curls
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T12#
Curls content just to control the position here.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold 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.#T13#
Curls is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Curls controlling the action here.
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
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 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sulvar feints and as Toehold raises his hands in defense, Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Toehold
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.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Sulvar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Toehold
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T1#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
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.#T2#
Sulvar wants to control the position but Toehold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sulvar has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Toehold
Sulvar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (2) vs (8) Toehold#T3#
Toehold avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Sulvar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Sulvar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T4#
Toehold 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.
Toehold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T6#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Sulvar not doing much here.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #T9#
Toehold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Sulvar is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Sulvar stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toehold trying to control the position here.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. #T12#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 4.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tommy Toehold 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 138
Date: Mar 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 88 wins and 67 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Toehold
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (7) Toehold#T2#
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to control Toehold's body but Toehold pushes him off. Petersen squirms to his side and now Toehold has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petersen breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Toehold
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold is controlling Petersen's posture.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T5#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen 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.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping 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.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T7#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (12) Toehold
Petersen controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Petersen is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T8#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen has his hands on Toehold's head, controlling the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen 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.#T9#
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (15) Toehold
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (18) Toehold
Toehold controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Petersen tries to break free.
#T10#
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (18) Toehold
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold wants to control but Petersen passes easily into half guard.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position. #T12#
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (18) Toehold
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Toehold tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T13#
Petersen is trying to control here but Toehold has managed to regain half guard.
Toehold wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Toehold has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Petersen is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is looking to stall here but Toehold recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 18 to 7.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 55 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toehold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
Toehold controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Trumpinov is right now.
Toehold trying to control the action but Trumpinov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Trumpinov struggling a bit here.
Trumpinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold looking to control but instead Trumpinov has slipped a leg in, to regain 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.
Trumpinov gets full guard.
Toehold postures up.
#T2#
Trumpinov keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Trumpinov is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold postures up.
#T3#
Toehold advances to half guard.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold is trying to control. Trumpinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumpinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trumpinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trumpinov.#T4#
Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.
Trumpinov 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.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Trumpinov is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumpinov trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold is thwarting Trumpinov's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T8#
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Trumpinov is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Toehold prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Trumpinov defends it.
Toehold wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping him busy.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Trumpinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold wants to take Trumpinov's back here but Trumpinov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Trumpinov to control.#T11#
Trumpinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold looking to control but Trumpinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trumpinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Trumpinov wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.#T13#
Trumpinov is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trumpinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.#T14#
Toehold fails to advance to Trumpinov's back.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Trumpinov is squirming around nicely.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Trumpinov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 44 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to avoid it but Toehold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracias to the ground. Gracias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Toehold shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias managing to control the position.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Gracias controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T2#
Gracias has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Gracias controlling Toehold's posture. #T3#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Gracias is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Gracias controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T5#
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Toehold is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias trying to control here.
#T7#
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #T8#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Gracias controlling the position well.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Gracias#T12#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
Toehold avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Gracias just looking to survive in the bad position.
Toehold controls the action.
Gracias just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Gracias tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
Gracias controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 45 wins and 20 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Toehold
Halli 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.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Toehold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T1#
Halli won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Halli trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Halli is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
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#
Toehold won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T4#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.#T5#
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Toehold is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toehold is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?#T7#
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Halli wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toehold there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold trying to control here.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T12#
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Halli controlling the pace.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold 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.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Toehold
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toehold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite slaps away a takedown attempt from Toehold, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toehold enables Jiurgite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toehold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold managing to control the position. #T1#
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Jiurgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Toehold is pulling down on Jiurgite's head. It's preventing any offense from Jiurgite, at least for the 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.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold passes Jiurgite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Jiurgite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Jiurgite is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jiurgite avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toehold is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now. #T7#
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jiurgite avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Toehold#T8#
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Toehold pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Toehold prevents Jiurgite from getting the reversal.#T10#
Jiurgite just holding on.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Toehold looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold fails to take his opponent's back.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.#T14#
Jiurgite is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 5 to 2.
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 133
Date: Mar 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toehold tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toehold to the ground. Toehold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Toehold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson is not content to let Toehold control 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toehold off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Anderson
Toehold is really stuck here.
#T2#
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
Toehold is trying to break free.
Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Toehold rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Toehold controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T8#
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (8) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.#T9#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold fails to take his opponent's back.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Toehold fails to move to back control.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T13#
Toehold prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (11) vs (4) Anderson#T14#
What can Anderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (11) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 67 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Toehold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Toehold
Archer is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Archer pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Archer working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Toehold
Archer tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Archer wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer gets back to half guard.#T4#
Archer tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Archer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Archer controlling the position.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Toehold 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.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Toehold advances to half guard.
Toehold trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Archer working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Toehold gets to mount! Archer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (12) Toehold
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Archer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toehold is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #T11#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Archer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (15) Toehold
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Archer wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T13#
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it. #T14#
Toehold trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (18) Toehold
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 18 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 44 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Etxeberria. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Etxeberria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold struggling a bit here.
Toehold prevents Etxeberria from moving into mount. #T1#
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Etxeberria looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Etxeberria controls 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.
Etxeberria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Toehold is working away. #T2#
Toehold stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
Etxeberria wants to control for a moment but Toehold uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Etxeberria 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.#T3#
Etxeberria prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to pass Toehold's guard but actually Toehold recovers to full guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T6#
Etxeberria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #T7#
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold 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.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T10#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself. #T12#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Etxeberria stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Toehold has control of Etxeberria's left arm, preventing Etxeberria from doing any damage. #T14#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria passes easily into half guard.
Toehold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Etxeberria has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bráulio Etxeberria 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 43 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Petersen easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen controlling from mount.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold can't escape the position.
#T3#
Petersen wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T4#
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toehold is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T7#
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T8#
Petersen is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
More stalling from Petersen.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (9) Petersen#T10#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T11#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
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.
Toehold tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T13#
Petersen wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
It looks like Petersen 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.#T14#
Petersen tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold goes for a double leg but Clubber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Clubber continues to drive forward.
Toehold shoots in but Clubber avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Toehold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clubber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Toehold
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold 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.
Clubber 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.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T2#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T4#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T7#
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T8#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Clubber trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Clubber forces his way into half guard.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Toehold trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Clubber'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.#T13#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stalling. #T14#
Toehold tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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 124
Date: Feb 11, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 41 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sulvar counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Toehold
Sulvar controlling from side mount.
Toehold prevents Sulvar from improving position.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
What's Toehold going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1#
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold keeping his opponent close.
Sulvar taking a breather here. #T2#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is positioning himself well to prevent Sulvar advancing to mount.
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 wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.#T6#
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Toehold is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar stalling. #T9#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold keeping control of the position. #T12#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
Toehold gets full guard.#T14#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Sulvar stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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 123
Date: Feb 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 50 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Toehold pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T3#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Trump#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toehold is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Toehold manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Trump 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.
Trump has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (8) Trump
Trump fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Trump content just to control the position here. #T7#
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Toehold tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T10#
Trump controlling his opponent.
Trump avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Trump controlling from mount.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Trump wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Trump controlling from mount.
Toehold has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Trump's lack of action.
Trump trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Toehold 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.
Trump passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Trump moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (11) Trump
Trump looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 11 to 0.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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 122
Date: Feb 04, 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 59 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails to land the takedown.
Toehold fails with the takedown.
Toehold goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.#TD#
Toehold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar stays in close to Toehold's body and controls 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Toehold stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position. #T2#
Toehold advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying to escape the position but Toehold is controlling the position.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Sulvar tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position. #T4#
Sulvar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T5#
Sulvar pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (5) vs (2) Sulvar#T8#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Toehold 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.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (2) Sulvar#T10#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Sulvar controlling the position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T14#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 49 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Toehold 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.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Trump#T3#
Trump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toehold is now in half guard.
Trump 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.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Trump trying to control the position.
Trump 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 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.
Trump being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump managing to control the position. #T5#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Trump wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Trump has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (2) Trump#T6#
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump tries to control Toehold's body but Toehold pushes him off. Trump squirms to his side and now Toehold has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (2) Trump
What can Trump do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Toehold has the hooks in. Trump is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold trying to control momentarily.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Trump is really stuck here.
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump tries to break free.
#T10#
Trump breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (4) Trump
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T12#
Toehold pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T14#
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Gracias. No joy for Toehold on that attempt. #TD2#
Toehold 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: Gracias (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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#
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toehold has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Toehold
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.#T2#
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.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T3#
Gracias is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold controls the position from side control.#T4#
Gracias tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Toehold taking a break here but Gracias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Toehold is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T11#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gracias is controlling an arm, preventing Toehold from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 0. Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sulvar swivels and escapes.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold controlling the position well.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T2#
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar is stalling here. Toehold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sulvar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toehold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Toehold#T3#
Sulvar stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Sulvar keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
Toehold takes a little break here. Sulvar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sulvar is not content to let Toehold control the position. #T4#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Toehold controlling the position from side mount.
Sulvar is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold is staying tight to Sulvar's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Sulvar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Toehold
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 content just to control the position here.
Sulvar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Sulvar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.#T11#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Toehold won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T12#
Toehold trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar continues to stall.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 6 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Toehold ends up having to push Anderson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold is stalling in the full 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.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T1#
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills 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.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Toehold is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Well, if Toehold 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.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T5#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T6#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Anderson 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.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T8#
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.#T9#
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T11#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T12#
Anderson won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mesquita wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mesquita did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Toehold
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Toehold not doing much here.
Toehold is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T2#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Mesquita's coaches at Belmiro Academy 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.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Toehold
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T5#
Mesquita tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (0) vs (8) Toehold
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Toehold controlling from the back.#T7#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mesquita is trying to break free.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T8#
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Good control from Toehold.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita is trying to break free.
#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Mesquita staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Mesquita manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Toehold
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T10#
Mesquita won't allow Toehold to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Toehold trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Mesquita is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita looking to control.
#T13#
Mesquita wants to control but Toehold passes easily into half guard.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (13) Toehold
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T14#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Mesquita 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!
Mesquita tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold feints and as Archer raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Toehold
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toehold looking to pass the 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Archer keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Toehold
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Archer stalling.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Archer trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Archer moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Toehold fending off the submission attempt from Archer. #T6#
Toehold just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold tries to escape the position.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Toehold is trying to break free.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
Archer not allowing Toehold to control his hands.
Toehold tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Archer gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Archer controlling the position well here. Toehold rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Archer.#T10#
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Archer is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Archer has good solid back control here.
Archer controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T12#
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
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.
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.
#T13#
Toehold trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Archer controlling from the back.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Able Archer 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 39 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vernon enables Toehold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vernon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Vernon
Toehold won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold content to stall in guard here.
Vernon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
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.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Toehold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold working away.
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. #T2#
Vernon tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Vernon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Vernon is holding Toehold down, trying to stall.
Vernon tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Toehold working away.
Vernon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Vernon is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.
Vernon is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Vernon#T4#
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.
Toehold is looking to work his way around to Vernon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to break free.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vernon's body.
#T5#
Toehold is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
Vernon wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Vernon is trying to break free.
Vernon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Vernon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Vernon
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Vernon#T7#
Toehold passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Vernon 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: Toehold (18) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold 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.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T10#
Vernon trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toehold stays in close to Vernon's body and controls the position. #T12#
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Vernon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Vernon controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold pushing down on Vernon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon working for submissions but it's allowed Toehold to get to half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Curls wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Toehold 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.
Curls is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Toehold
A lull in the action here as Toehold stalls 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.#T2#
Curls tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is being controlled here.
Curls wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Toehold working away.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Curls is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs.
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Curls 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: Curls (0) vs (7) Toehold
Curls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Curls wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold tries to control but Curls wriggling away. #T7#
Toehold wants to control but instead Curls manages to regain half guard.
Toehold trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T8#
Curls pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Toehold passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Toehold prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Toehold passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (10) Toehold
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Curls is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Toehold working away.
Toehold controlling from side mount.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Curls tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 0.
Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Gracias
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracias trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Gracias#T1#
Toehold looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (7) Gracias
Toehold wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from mount.
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 can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gracias fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Toehold tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Toehold is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T5#
Gracias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Toehold tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount but Gracias keeps good control and instead manages to take Toehold's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (10) Gracias
Toehold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracias gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control. #T8#
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (10) Gracias
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (10) Gracias
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 wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gracias can't escape the position.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T10#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (10) Gracias#T11#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
Good control from Toehold.#T12#
Gracias is keeping busy.
Toehold is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold looking to control but Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 12 to 8.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 55 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #TD2#
Petersen shoots in and bounces Toehold off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Toehold seems keen to control Petersen's posture.#T1#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold 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.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Toehold has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen 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.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills 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.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T3#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Petersen is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #T7#
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Toehold doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petersen stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T11#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T12#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #T13#
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Petersen postures up.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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 108
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets a double leg takedown into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Toehold
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Toehold
Rolla 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.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Toehold trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Toehold
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T3#
Toehold preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Toehold has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Toehold
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Rolla postures up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rolla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB#
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it. #T6#
Toehold wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Rolla pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T7#
Rolla moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Toehold#SUB#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Toehold is now in Rolla's guard. A big mistake from Rolla there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (10) Toehold
Rolla 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: Rolla (7) vs (10) Toehold
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (12) Toehold
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Toehold has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (15) Toehold#T8#
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Rolla 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Toehold
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LéCrucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (18) Toehold#T9##SUB#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Rolla is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (18) Toehold
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Toehold instead regains half guard. #T11#
Rolla prevents Toehold from improving his position.#SUB#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Toehold defends the submission attempt.
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control but Rolla postures up.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. #T12#
Rolla is looking to pass Toehold's guard but actually Toehold recovers to full guard.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (22) Toehold
Toehold tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (25) Toehold
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 25 to 12.
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 107
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 54 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toehold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Toehold
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold 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.
Petersen prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold taking a breather here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Petersen is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T2#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Petersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen controlling the position well.
Petersen gets full guard.#T5#
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T7#
Petersen is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is controlling Toehold's posture.#T8##SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (7) Toehold
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Toehold trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Petersen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (9) Toehold
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Petersen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (12) Toehold
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Petersen is staying busy.
Petersen can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Toehold has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Toehold gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control. #T11#
Petersen tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Petersen.
Petersen tries to break free.
#T12#
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toehold has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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 going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petersen doesn't escape.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 12 to 0.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickal napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Toehold
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toehold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nickal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Toehold taking a break here but Nickal is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickal is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T2#
Toehold uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Nickal tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (0) vs (10) Toehold
Nickal controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control. #T4#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold controls the action.#T5#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
#T6#
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nickal's body.
#T7#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Toehold 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.
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.#T9#
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off. #T10#
Toehold not allowing Nickal to control his hands.
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Nickal is staying busy.
Nickal is really stuck here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Toehold gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control. #T11#
Nickal is trying to break free.
Nickal trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Nickal is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him. #T14#
Nickal 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.
Nickal turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 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 29 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold.
Clubber is looking to counter the offense by Toehold and move into the clinch.#TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Toehold
Clubber 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 Toehold's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has control of an arm but Toehold manages to advance to Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Toehold
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control. #T1#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold 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.
#T2#
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clubber just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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 keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T4#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape.
Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to control.
Clubber tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
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.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Toehold.
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Toehold is controlling the position but Clubber somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (4) vs (10) Toehold
Clubber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Clubber buck him off. #T10#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Clubber surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him. #T12#
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Toehold controls the position.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T14#
Toehold wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 6.
Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 35 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziyaeddin defends it nicely.
Toehold sets himself, and Ziyaeddin steps forward looking for the clinch! Toehold avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ziyaeddin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ziyaeddin tries to pull guard but Toehold won't allow it.
#TD#
Toehold jumps into guard, dragging Ziyaeddin to the mat.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ziyaeddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold controls Ziyaeddin momentarily but Ziyaeddin frees himself.
Ziyaeddin 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 (0) Ziyaeddin
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##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Ziyaeddin being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Ziyaeddin looking 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.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin 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.
Toehold 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.
Toehold'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#
Ziyaeddin pushes a forearm under Toehold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Toehold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 42 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 34 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots for a takedown but Toehold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump pulls Toehold in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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 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.
Trump 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.#T2##SUB#
Toehold lying in Trump's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Trump decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Toehold taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
A victorious Donald Trump 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 34 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 40 losses; Vartan Esteves!
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.
Esteves stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.
Toehold fails with the takedown.#TD#
Toehold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Esteves
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Toehold passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to escape the position but Toehold is controlling the position.
Esteves wants to control but Toehold postures up.#T1#
Esteves is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Toehold taking a breather 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.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom here.
Esteves 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: Toehold (9) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
Toehold stalling.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Esteves tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Esteves is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling from mount.
Esteves is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (18) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is trying to break free.
#T6#
Esteves trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Esteves is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Esteves is really stuck here.
#T7#
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Esteves tries to buck him off.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toehold is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (18) vs (2) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Toehold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Toehold has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T9#
Toehold stays in close to Esteves's body and controls the position.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves working a defensive guard but Toehold passes into half guard.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold controlling the position.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (22) vs (4) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (27) vs (4) Esteves#T11#
Esteves has given up his back. Will we see Toehold going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (30) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (30) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Esteves 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.
Toehold seems keen to control Esteves's posture.
Esteves stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (30) vs (9) Esteves#T12#
Toehold tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Esteves looking to control but instead Toehold has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.#T13#
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Esteves is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Esteves looks winded!
Toehold is positioning himself well to prevent Esteves advancing to mount.
Esteves stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14#
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (32) vs (9) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 32 to 9.
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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 52 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 33 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Toehold
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold pulls Petersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Petersen from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Toehold wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Petersen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toehold's thigh. Toehold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.#T3#
Toehold is controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Toehold seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen continues to hold on tight.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Toehold seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Toehold
Petersen 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.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Toehold trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Petersen pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB#
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petersen controlling the position.#T12#
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.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Toehold
Petersen pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it. #T13#
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #T14#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Conald Petersen 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 97
Date: Nov 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold 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: Toehold (2) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold forces his way into half guard.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position 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.
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.
Anderson tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Toehold prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T2#
Toehold prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Anderson trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Anderson won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson seems keen to control Toehold's posture.#T5#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Toehold 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.
Anderson pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold 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: Toehold (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T9#
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold trying to control here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T10#
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T11#
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Anderson is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
#T12#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Toehold is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Richard Anderson 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 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 50 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 31 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toehold has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Toehold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is looking to reverse 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold working away.#T1#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Toehold is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer controlling the position well. #T2#
Archer wants to get back to full 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.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is not content to let Toehold control the position.#T3#
Archer wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Toehold#T4#
Archer wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (7) Toehold
Archer 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. #T5#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Toehold is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (7) Toehold
Archer controlling from side mount. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Toehold tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (7) vs (7) Toehold#T12#
Archer avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Toehold regains half guard.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T14#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Archer is heads and Toehold is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Toehold in a clinch.
Toehold is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toehold down to the mat. Toehold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #CL2#
Clubber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Toehold goes for a takedown attempt but Clubber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Toehold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clubber! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clubber is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
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#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber gets back to half guard.#T3#
Toehold is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Clubber defending well.
Clubber is trying to control 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.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T5#
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold'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.
Clubber is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Toehold is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.#T6#
Clubber 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 (4) vs (4) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Clubber looking for the choke from the back.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Toehold's body.
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.#T10#
Toehold 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.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (7) Clubber
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber fails to move to back control. #T12#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Clubber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T13#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Clubber prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Toehold wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt.
Toehold closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. Toehold pushes Trump against the ropes but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trump wants it to stay on the feet.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#CL#
Trump forces Toehold back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Toehold gets control of Trump's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toehold will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Trump trying to control the pace.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (3) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Trump tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Toehold tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
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 tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Trump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump is trying to take his opponent's back.
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump controlling from mount.
Toehold is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Trump tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (3) vs (2) Toehold
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Trump wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold postures up.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T8#
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Toehold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#T9#
Trump is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Trump is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Trump 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: Trump (5) vs (2) Toehold
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold is not content to let Trump 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.
Toehold wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
#T13#
Trump trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Trump controlling the action here.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #T14#
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Donald Trump 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 46 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold feints and as Fiso raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Toehold
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Toehold is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Fiso trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (7) Toehold#T4#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Toehold working away.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fiso controls the position for a moment.
Fiso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (2) vs (9) Toehold
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold fails to advance to Fiso's back.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Fiso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Fiso tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (12) Toehold
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (15) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (18) Toehold
Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
#T11#
Toehold is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (18) Toehold
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (20) Toehold
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T12#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. #SUB#
Fiso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toehold has picked Fiso up and slammed him! Fiso can't keep hold of the triangle and Toehold manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (23) Toehold#T13#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Toehold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Fiso wants to control the position but Toehold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (26) Toehold
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 26 to 4.
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 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clubber on his heels. He'll look to pass Clubber's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber 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.#T2#
Clubber looking to control.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Toehold's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
#T4#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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 taking a breather. Clubber 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.#T5#
Clubber is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T6#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Clubber has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Toehold
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Clubber holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold fails to move to back control. #T9#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount but Toehold keeps good control and instead manages to take Clubber's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (11) Toehold#T11#
Toehold is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Clubber controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Toehold is trying to stick to Clubber's back but Clubber is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Toehold
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T13#
Toehold has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rishkinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Rishkinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rishkinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Toehold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rishkinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toehold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Toehold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rishkinov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Rishkinov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T1#
Rishkinov is still trying to improve 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.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Rishkinov doesn't allow it.
Rishkinov tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Rishkinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold is not going to allow Rishkinov to sit and survive in this position.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Rishkinov rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Rishkinov tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Rishkinov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Rishkinov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov content to stall in guard here.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but Toehold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toehold is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Rishkinov#T5##SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Rishkinov
Toehold trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away. #T6#
Rishkinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (4) Rishkinov
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toehold sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rishkinov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (4) Rishkinov#T7##SUB2#
Rishkinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Toehold controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (6) Rishkinov
Toehold 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.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (17) vs (6) Rishkinov#T9##SUB2#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (20) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov prevents Toehold from improving position.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (22) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Rishkinov is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Rishkinov wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold tries to control but Rishkinov wriggling away.
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rishkinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (6) Rishkinov
Toehold controlling from mount.
Toehold prevents Rishkinov from getting the reversal.
Rishkinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (28) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Rishkinov trying to control but not successfully.
Rishkinov 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.#T12#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Rishkinov right now.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Rishkinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Toehold avoiding Rishkinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Rishkinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Rishkinov tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
#T14#
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toehold avoiding Rishkinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Rishkinov tries to break free.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Serhey Rishkinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal working away.
Toehold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (6) Nickal
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Nickal 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.
It looks like Nickal 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.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Nickal can't control as he wanted to and Toehold manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Toehold 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.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal won't allow Toehold to sweep him here. #T5#
Nickal passes into half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Toehold wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a 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.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Nickal is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control 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.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Toehold won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Toehold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (9) Nickal
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.#T12#
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Toehold doesn't allow it.
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.#T14#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Toehold wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Curls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curls tries to counter with a clinch but Toehold shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls is controlling Toehold's posture.
Curls is continuing to stall.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T3#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls 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 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#
Toehold 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.
Toehold postures up.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T5#
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Curls pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Toehold postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T8#
Curls controlling the position.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Curls#T9#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Curls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toehold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toehold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toehold! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Curls
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 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.#T10#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Toehold controls the position. #T11#
Toehold working away.#SUB#
Toehold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curls trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Curls#T12#
Curls tries to escape the position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curls's body.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free. #T14#
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Curls tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
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 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clubber did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position well.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Clubber looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold not doing much here.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Toehold won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Clubber seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clubber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Clubber#T5#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T6#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber 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. #T11#
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is taking a breather. Toehold 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.#T13#
Toehold manages to get to full 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.
Toehold looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.#T14#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Clubber gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Clubber wins on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson 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.
Toehold pulls Leifsson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T1#
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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#
Toehold has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T3#
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold controlling Leifsson's posture.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toehold there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T5#
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leifsson controlling his opponent. #T7#
Leifsson tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Leifsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold prevents Leifsson from taking his back.#T10#
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB2#
Leifsson goes for an armbar but Toehold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Toehold. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (5) Leifsson#T12#
Leifsson tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Leifsson is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Leifsson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
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. #T13#
Leifsson is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson stops Toehold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leifsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (5) Leifsson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling well, preventing Leifsson from escaping the position.
Leifsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Toehold
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.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #T1#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Nickal is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Toehold wants to get back to full 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.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Toehold trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Toehold won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T6#
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Nickal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Toehold#T7#
Nickal controlling from mount.
Toehold has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Toehold
Nickal controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T8#
Nickal controlling from the back.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Toehold tries to break free.
Toehold trying to control the position but Nickal manages to sink in the hooks.
Toehold breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Toehold
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet. #T11#
Nickal seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Nickal has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold managing to control the position. #T13#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (4) Toehold
Nickal controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T14#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal controlling Toehold's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Gracias is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold passes into side control, despite Gracias's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gracias is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold controlling from mount.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T5#
Gracias tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.#T6#
Toehold wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias reaches up to try and control the position but Toehold seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracias rolls and tries to escape and now Toehold has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.#T8#
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracias tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Gracias needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracias trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T9#
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is trying to break free.
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold biding his time, controlling Gracias.
Toehold not allowing Gracias to control his hands. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T11#
Toehold controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Toehold 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.
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Toehold trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying to control.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracias just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Toehold is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toehold quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Toehold
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Fiso not doing much here.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it. #T2#
Toehold tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T5#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Toehold#T7#
Toehold wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
Toehold is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.#T10#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold stops Fiso from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.#T11#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Fiso is staying tight to Toehold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toehold prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso trying to control the position but Toehold is working away. #T12#
Toehold regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fiso's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Toehold won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Toehold is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Toehold controlling the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold scores with a takedown into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Ahma
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ahma 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.#SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Ahma#T1#
Ahma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Ahma
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold takes Ahma's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ahma is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Ahma#T2#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Ahma from escaping the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Ahma from escaping the position.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ahma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold 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 Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Ahma#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (17) vs (2) Ahma
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Ahma tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Ahma is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahma to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (20) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Ahma can't escape the position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ahma's body.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Toehold off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahma for as long as he can get away with.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold managing to control the position.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toehold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahma has Toehold in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (22) vs (4) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma looking for subs off his back but Toehold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toehold moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (4) Ahma#T7#
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Toehold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Toehold advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (27) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (30) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold'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.
Ahma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahma gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB2#
Ahma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Ahma 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (33) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Ahma defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (35) vs (4) Ahma#T10#
Ahma is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (38) vs (4) Ahma
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Ahma buck him off.
Ahma is really stuck here.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ahma turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (38) vs (6) Ahma#T11#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (40) vs (6) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (43) vs (6) Ahma
Toehold advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (45) vs (6) Ahma
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (48) vs (6) Ahma#T12#
Toehold controlling the position well here. Ahma rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Ahma rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ahma tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Good control from Toehold.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
What can Ahma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ahma breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (48) vs (8) Ahma
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toehold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahma has Toehold in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (50) vs (8) Ahma
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ahma working for submissions but it's allowed Toehold to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (53) vs (8) Ahma
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 53 to 8.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 77
Date: Sep 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Toehold into the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T1#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov stalling. #T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov slows the pace down.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Toehold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Toehold is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T9#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Toehold#T12#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Toehold
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T13#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at 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.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov 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!
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 42 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
Fiso 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.
Toehold trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T1#
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Fiso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills 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.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toehold stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Fiso 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.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Fiso has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T7#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold is keen to just control but Fiso is a slippery customer.#T8#
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
#T10#
Fiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T11#
Fiso tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (13) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to escape the position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Toehold controls the position.
Fiso 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.
Fiso trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Fiso trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold 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.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Good control from Toehold.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Toehold controlling from the back.#T13#
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Fiso
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to control the position.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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 74
Date: Sep 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 114 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T1#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Toehold gets full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T4#
Toehold 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
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.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Pavlov passes Toehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
It looks like Pavlov 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.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov 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.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T9#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T10#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toehold trying to control the position.
#T13#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov postures up.
#T14#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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 73
Date: Sep 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toehold napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toehold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Toehold. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Rolla
Toehold working away.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling from side mount.
Rolla 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: Toehold (6) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Rolla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Rolla breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (6) Rolla#T1#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (13) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (16) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (19) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (22) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T5#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt 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.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toehold prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T6#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (28) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Rolla is staying busy.
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (28) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (28) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla working away.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (28) vs (13) Rolla#T9#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Rolla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toehold manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Toehold defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (28) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Toehold turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (30) vs (15) Rolla#T10#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (33) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (36) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla is trying to break free.
#T11#
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla 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.#T12#
Rolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla 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: Toehold (36) vs (17) Rolla#T13#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Rolla stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (36) vs (20) Rolla
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toehold prevents Rolla from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toehold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Toehold. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (40) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 40 to 20.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold 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 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Nickal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
It looks like Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Nickal stalling. #T1#
Toehold is doing well to control the position and prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal not doing much here.
Toehold trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Toehold pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T4#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T6#
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T7#
Toehold trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Nickal trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T10#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Nickal
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.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold controls the action.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Nickal staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold has good solid back control here. #T12#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias#T1#
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Toehold is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracias prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
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 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 is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracias doesn't escape. #T6#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T7#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#T8#
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Gracias trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Toehold avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracias 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.#T10#
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias controlling Toehold 's hands.
Toehold is controlling the position but Gracias somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias looking to control.
#T12#
Toehold stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T14#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
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 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla slaps away a takedown attempt from Toehold, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rolla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toehold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Rolla
Toehold is trying to control Rolla's posture but Rolla avoids it.
Toehold tries to buck Rolla off but Rolla is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount. #T1#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toehold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla is trying to move to mount but Toehold reverses beautifully and ends up in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla 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.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T5#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rolla 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.
Toehold 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. #SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (13) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (15) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (18) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rolla 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.#T7#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T8#
Rolla just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold controls the position.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Toehold is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (18) vs (8) Rolla
Toehold pulls Rolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to control.
#T9#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla trying to advance position but Toehold counters by regaining guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla trying to work for an americana but Toehold has managed to regain full guard.
#T11#
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Rolla is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T12#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (11) Rolla
Toehold has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (18) vs (14) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Toehold showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Toehold trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toehold has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to break Toehold's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toehold remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Toehold trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Toehold is defending well. #SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 18 to 14.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold 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 67
Date: Aug 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 36 wins and 21 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahokas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Toehold
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Ahokas trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ahokas wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahokas is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Ahokas is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.#T5#
Ahokas has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas looking to control but Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Ahokas defends it.
Ahokas is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Toehold#T6#
Ahokas stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ahokas looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Toehold
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T7#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (10) Toehold
Ahokas prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Ahokas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Ahokas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas regains half guard.#T10#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahokas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T11#
Ahokas is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Ahokas pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (13) Toehold#T13#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T14#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Toehold is stalling here but it's allowed Ahokas to get half guard.
Ahokas is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 0.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 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 77 wins and 33 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from Toehold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toehold shoots for a takedown but Trump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Trump tries to sprawl but Toehold drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Toehold
Trump wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
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.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump is not content to let Toehold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Toehold#T1#
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Trump's coaches at Gumburcules 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.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Trump doesn't allow it.
Trump tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Trump is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Toehold fails to take his opponent's back.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trump tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (8) Toehold
Trump is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Trump tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T4#
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Toehold trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump struggling a bit here.#T5#
Trump looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (0) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Trump wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Trump can't escape the position.
#T6#
Trump tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Trump doesn't allow it.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but Trump is having none of it. #T8#
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Trump is working to get back to half guard.
Toehold fails to advance to Trump's back.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape. #T10#
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trump to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (13) Toehold
Trump tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
Trump can't escape the position.
#T11#
Trump trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Trump pushed the leg off.
Trump turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (13) Toehold
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T12#
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T13#
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Trump wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 2.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White Jr did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Toehold 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.
#T1#
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. White Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Toehold escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Toehold gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Toehold controlling from mount.
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) White Jr
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
White Jr tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Good control from Toehold.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr 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 (12) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.#T4#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
White Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks White Jr 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) White Jr
Toehold moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (17) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by White Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (20) vs (2) White Jr#T5#
Toehold controls the position.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White Jr breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (22) vs (4) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Toehold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Toehold passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
White Jr looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (27) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (30) vs (4) White Jr#T7#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White Jr doesn't escape.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White Jr is still trying to improve position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Toehold is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
White Jr is really stuck here.
I would not like to be White Jr right now.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
White Jr looks winded!
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting White Jr buck him off.
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Toehold off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T10#
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold continues to stall.#T12#
White Jr has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (33) vs (4) White Jr
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Toehold.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T13#
I would not like to be White Jr right now.
Toehold'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.
White Jr is trying to break free.
Toehold controls the action.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Toehold controls the position.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Toehold 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 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!
Toehold keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
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.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Diesel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel gets to mount! Toehold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T3#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T4#
Toehold has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diesel's lack of action.
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 looking to improve his position.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T5#
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Toehold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toehold. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T7#
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.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel 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.#T8#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel'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.
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 trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Toehold regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T12#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Diesel is looking to stall here but Toehold recovers full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
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:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam 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.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
#T1#
Toehold controlling the action here.
Siam wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Siam has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T3#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well. #T4#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Siam 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: Siam (2) vs (2) Toehold#T6#
Siam is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold looking to control.
Siam 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. #T8#
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T9#
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold stalling.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold prevents Siam from improving his position.#T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new featherweight champion!
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:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Toehold
Steel Penn is being controlled here.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (6) Toehold
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
#T1#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Toehold prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Toehold#T2#
Steel Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Toehold
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T4#
Toehold works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (16) Toehold
Toehold forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (19) Toehold
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
#T6#
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (19) Toehold
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T7#
Toehold controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (23) Toehold
Steel Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Steel Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
#T9#
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for subs from the bottom but Toehold mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (29) Toehold
Steel Penn 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.#T11##SUB#
Toehold moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (32) Toehold
Steel Penn trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (2) vs (34) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel Penn's body.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
#T13#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (41) Toehold#T14#
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 41 to 4.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold takes a little break here. Shalit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold keeps control of the position as Shalit tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
#T1#
Shalit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shalit is really stuck here.
Shalit keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Shalit pushed the leg off. #T2#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold not allowing Shalit to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Shalit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shalit keeping control of the position.
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold is trying to control. Shalit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Shalit is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold controlling the pace.
Shalit gets back to full guard.
Shalit controlling the position.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Shalit controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shalit holds on and takes a little breather.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Shalit is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit is adopting a defensive guard.
Shalit being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Shalit is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (0) Shalit#T8#
Toehold trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T9#
Toehold looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shalit holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shalit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (15) vs (0) Shalit#T10#
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit trying to control here.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (0) Shalit#T11#
Toehold controls the position from side control.
Shalit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold stalling.
Shalit is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?#T12#
Toehold is taking a breather. Shalit 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.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold prevents Shalit from improving his position.#T14#
Shalit wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (21) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold working away.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in but no luck this time.
Toehold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bar pinned against the cage. Bar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Bar shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toehold shoots for a double leg takedown but Bar sprawls well. He's pushed Toehold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Bar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Bar
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.
Bar taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Bar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bar trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Bar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toehold has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Toehold wants to control but Bar postures up.
Bar taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to get an arm triangle but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bar trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control but Bar postures up.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
It looks like Bar 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.#T6#
Bar is continuing to stall.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Bar controlling from side mount.
The adventures of Bar the control monster continue. Boring.
Bar wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T8#
Bar controls the position from side control.#T9##T10#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Bar wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T11#
Toehold is letting Bar control him for a moment.
Bar wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T12#
Bar controlling the position.
Toehold is not content to let Bar control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Bar controlling the position from side mount.
Toehold is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Bar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Toehold is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Toehold.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toehold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Toehold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toehold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee postures up.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Toehold managing to control the position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Toehold managing to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold seems keen to control Lee's posture.#T5#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Lee 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.#T6#
Toehold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lee.#T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lee.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (3) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
It looks like Lee 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.
Toehold wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T10#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (6) Lee#T11#
Toehold rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Lee
Toehold is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee 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 (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T13#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots in for a double leg but Bar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Bar tries to counter it with a takedown but Toehold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toehold closes the distance and clinches up with Bar, looking for a takedown. Toehold pushes Bar against the cage but Bar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bar feints and as Toehold raises his hands in defense, Bar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Bar
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Bar 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.
Bar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
It looks like Bar 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.#T3#
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Bar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Toehold has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold 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: Toehold (2) vs (2) Bar#T6#
Bar tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold is thwarting Bar's attempts to control the position.
Bar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (2) Bar#T7#
Bar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bar is controlling an arm, preventing Toehold from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bar 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.
Bar is trying to escape the mount.
Bar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold controlling his opponent. #T9#
Bar tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Bar regains half guard.
Toehold is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now. #T10#
Bar tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Bar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Well, if Toehold 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.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T13#
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
Toehold prevents Bar from improving his position.
Bar is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it. #T14#
Toehold stalling.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McCain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold manages to get back to half guard.
McCain is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T1#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
McCain taking a breather here.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Toehold#T4#
Toehold has the hooks in. McCain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (4) Toehold
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (4) Toehold
McCain controlling the position.
Toehold is not content to let McCain control the position. #T6#
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain tries to advance to mount but Toehold instead regains half guard.
McCain stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Toehold controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
McCain trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain passes into half guard. #T10#
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T11#
McCain wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Toehold#SUB#
McCain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toehold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
McCain tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (17) vs (4) Toehold
McCain looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.#T13#
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
McCain content just to control the position here.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking John McCain 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 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold dives in for a single leg takedown but Helvig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Toehold has picked Helvig up - he's going for a ride! Toehold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Helvig
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.
Helvig is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Helvig is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Helvig will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig sneaks back into half guard.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T2#
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helvig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Helvig is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Toehold defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold 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.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig 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.#T5#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Helvig looking to control.
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Helvig looking to control.
#SUB2#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Toehold has passed into half guard!
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toehold prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Helvig gets full guard.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toehold uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Helvig#T8#
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.#T9#
Helvig is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toehold gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Helvig has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (13) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Helvig do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Helvig turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is looking to pass into half guard but Toehold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toehold is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Helvig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Helvig trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Helvig is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Helvig there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (23) vs (2) Helvig#T13#
Toehold tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Toehold finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters'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.
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems keen to control Toehold's posture.#T1#
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters controlling Toehold's posture.
Walters continues to stall.
Walters looking to control.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Walters has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Toehold
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters'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#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Toehold controlling the position.
Walters won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (4) Toehold
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Walters managing to control the position.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to control here.
#T9#
Walters tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Walters is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (7) Toehold
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is letting Toehold control him for a moment. #T10#
What's Walters going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Toehold prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (10) Toehold
Walters 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: Walters (2) vs (13) Toehold
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walters wants to escape the position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Walters.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (13) Toehold#T13#
Toehold controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Toehold is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Walters trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke gets a double leg takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Toehold
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold looking to control.
#T2#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toehold 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.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke continues to stall.#T5#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T6#
More hug and hope from Ottke.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Toehold
Ottke trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toehold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Toehold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Toehold trying to control the position here. #T13#
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Toehold
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Toehold
Ottke wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke 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:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandito quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Toehold
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bandito looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (7) Toehold
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bandito trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Toehold#T6#
Toehold looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (13) Toehold
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.#T8#
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T9#
Bandito is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T10#
Toehold controlling from mount.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Toehold passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (16) Toehold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (19) Toehold
Bandito tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T14#
Toehold has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandito! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (21) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold wants to control but Bandito has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Toehold is taking a breather. Bandito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Toehold's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Toehold decides to pull guard.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee'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#
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee just content to control the position.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Toehold reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (3) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee looking to control.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold controlling from the top position. #T9#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Toehold is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is controlling Toehold's posture.
Toehold 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. #T11#
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T12#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold is controlling Lee's posture.#T13#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking John Lee 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 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Walters drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walters is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.#T2#
Let's hope that Walters 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.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
It looks like Walters 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.
Toehold is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Walters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Walters 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T6#
Toehold won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Walters is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Walters is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Walters content to stall in guard here.
Walters is continuing to stall.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Walters wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters 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.
Toehold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters prevents Toehold from taking his back.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Walters tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (7) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walters wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
I would not like to be Walters right now.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Walters trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T11#
Walters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toehold controls the action.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
Toehold has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Walters is staying busy.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
#T12#
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Walters looking to control the position.
Toehold 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.
Walters can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold not allowing Walters to control his hands. #T13#
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Walters tries to buck him off.
Toehold'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.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Toehold not allowing Walters to control his hands.
Walters tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold is looking to control Walters but Walters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walters tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling the position well here. Walters rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold shoots in and bounces Helvig off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Helvig 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 (2) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Helvig 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.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Helvig 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.#SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toehold uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Helvig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (9) vs (2) Helvig
Toehold wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Helvig wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4#
Helvig is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Helvig
Toehold trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig prevents Toehold from improving position.
Toehold gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T5#
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.
Helvig is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Helvig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (23) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Toehold frees his head nicely. Oh but Helvig has switched to an armbar! Toehold is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Toehold shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toehold as he avoids it easily.
Toehold shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramirez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T1#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toehold pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T3#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez 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. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T9#
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Ramirez
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (11) vs (6) Ramirez
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T12#
Ramirez 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 (11) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez 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.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T14#
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Toehold
Lee is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lee wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Lee 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#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Toehold wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Toehold wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position. #T6#
Lee staying calm.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#T8#
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 is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Toehold
Lee just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Lee looks to control. #T9#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
Lee tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Toehold trying to control momentarily.
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 can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
#T11#
Lee is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off. #T13#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Toehold controls the position.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Lee.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burroughs as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Burroughs instigates a clinch.
Burroughs can't get the takedown.
Burroughs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Burroughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Burroughs manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.#SUB2#
Burroughs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toehold escapes and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Burroughs tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold working away.
Burroughs trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Good control from Toehold.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T2#
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burroughs.
Toehold avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold controls the action.
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold 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.
#T4#
Toehold is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Burroughs tries to break free.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
#T5#
Toehold gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Toehold is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Toehold controls the action.
Burroughs tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burroughs.
Burroughs just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Burroughs.
Toehold avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Toehold has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burroughs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Toehold is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Burroughs wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Toehold against the cage.
#TD2#
Toehold drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toehold.#T1#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toehold is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T3#
Lee is working hard here to advance 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.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Toehold pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (3) vs (0) Toehold#T5#
Lee tries to advance to mount but Toehold denies him.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Lee controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Toehold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.#T8#
Lee'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.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Toehold! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Toehold 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.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Lee.#T10#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee not doing much here.
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T11#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee 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:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (0) vs (2) Toehold
Schlong is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Schlong wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlong won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Schlong is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlong avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (0) vs (5) Toehold
Schlong tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Toehold tries to take his opponent's back but Schlong turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (5) Toehold
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Schlong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Toehold is pulling down on Schlong's head to control his posture.
Schlong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold has control of Schlong's left arm, preventing Schlong from doing any damage. #T6#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Schlong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold has his hands on Schlong's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Schlong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We 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.
Schlong forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Schlong not doing much here.
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Toehold is continuing to stall.#T9#
Schlong controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Schlong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schlong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Schlong stalling.
Toehold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position. #T12#
Still in half guard, Schlong seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (7) Toehold#T13#
Schlong looking to control.
Schlong pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schlong pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T14#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlong pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Schlong looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toehold! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (4) Toehold
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold avoiding Siam 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam has hold of Toehold's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T1#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siam doesn't escape.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Siam 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.
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold content just to control the position here. #T2#
Toehold wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Siam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold looking to take Siam's back but Siam rolls and after a scramble, Siam ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Siam to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (6) Toehold#T4#
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Siam 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: Siam (8) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Toehold controlling the position for now.#T5#
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Toehold looking to control but Siam passes into half guard.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siam is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam 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.
Siam passes into half guard. #T8#
Siam is controlling the pace.
Toehold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Siam is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Toehold tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from 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.
Toehold wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Siam trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (11) vs (6) Toehold#T12#
Siam working away.
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Siam controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Toehold is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (13) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Toehold is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (16) vs (6) Toehold
Siam is staying tight to Toehold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Siam controls the position. #T14#
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold prevents Siam from improving position.
A control attempt from Toehold but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (18) vs (6) Toehold
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Chan Siam 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 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 57 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake passes Toehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake seems to be working for a kimura but Toehold defends the submission attempt.
Pancake is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Toehold wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#SUB#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Toehold trying to control here.
Pancake prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T2#
Pancake wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pancake 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.
Toehold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Toehold working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake preventing the sweep. #T6#
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pancake is sitting in close to Toehold's body. Toehold has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pancake is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pancake is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Toehold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Toehold!
Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from McCain as Toehold shoots in.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
McCain shoots in and gets a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) McCain
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let McCain control the position.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McCain gets to mount! Toehold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (7) McCain
McCain moves to his opponent's back but Toehold bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (7) McCain
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
McCain controlling Toehold's posture. #T2#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Toehold trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain is trying to keep Toehold in close.
McCain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (9) McCain
McCain 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 (4) vs (9) McCain
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold postures up.
#T5#
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control the position here.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Toehold trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Toehold 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.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
McCain pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain controlling Toehold's posture. #T9#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard. #T10#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold continues to stall.#T11#
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold postures up.
#T12#
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
McCain is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain trying to control the position.
McCain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 9 to 4.
John McCain is the new featherweight champion!
John McCain 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 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it. #T3#
Toehold prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T4#
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T5#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (2) Toehold
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T10#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T11#
Toehold 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.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (4) Toehold
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.#T12##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (7) Toehold#T13#
Toehold trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Toehold pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Toehold controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold is looking to take Sitsongrit's back but instead Sitsongrit gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toehold manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Kid moves into range and clinches up with Toehold.#TD2#
Toehold gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Toehold
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (5) Toehold
Kid gets back to half guard.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Toehold 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.
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kid is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Kid is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (8) Toehold
Kid gets back to half guard.
Kid wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Kid defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kid is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
Kid 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.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away. #SUB2#
Toehold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kid sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kid pulls Toehold in to control the position. #SUB#
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Toehold 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. #SUB#
Kid has an active guard here but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kid trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold passes into side control, despite Kid's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (11) Toehold
Toehold has knee on belly momentarily but Kid bucks him off and regains half guard. #T5#
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Kid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Kid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Kid is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (11) Toehold
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Kid is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control the position here. #T9#
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toehold is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (13) Toehold#T10##SUB#
Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Kid 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (2) vs (16) Toehold
Toehold taking a breather here.
Toehold trying to control the position but Kid is working away.
Kid tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Kid is not content to let Toehold control the position. #T11#
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
Kid wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold happy to just control the position for now.
Kid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Kid keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (2) vs (19) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold tries to advance position but instead Kid slips a leg back in to half guard. #T14#
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Kid defending well. #SUB#
Toehold moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kid. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (2) vs (22) Toehold
Toehold just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has control of an arm but Kid manages to advance to Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (6) vs (22) Toehold
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 22 to 6.
Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#TD2#
Cruz tries to sprawl but Toehold drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Toehold is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.#SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toehold uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Toehold
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Toehold prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Toehold works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (0) vs (11) Toehold
Toehold controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Toehold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Toehold sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cruz taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Toehold!
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:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanari sprawls well. He's pushed Toehold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Imanari attempts a counter takedown but Toehold avoids it well and moves away.
Toehold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imanari circles away.#CL#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold wants a takedown but no success here.
Kazuo Imanari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD#
Imanari turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Imanari manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Imanari (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to buck Imanari off but Imanari is having none of it.
Toehold prevents Imanari from improving position.
Imanari controls the position.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari takes a little break here. Toehold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Imanari'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.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Toehold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toehold.#T2#
Toehold has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (4) vs (2) Toehold#T3#
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanari is retaining full guard.
Imanari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
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.
Imanari pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Imanari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (6) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Imanari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (6) vs (4) Toehold
Imanari working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (6) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Imanari is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Imanari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Imanari tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold controlling the pace. #T8#
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working. #SUB2#
Imanari is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Toehold wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy. #T9#
Imanari is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Imanari wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Toehold is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now.
Imanari is looking to improve his position.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Toehold is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now.
Toehold is looking to pass Imanari's guard but actually Imanari recovers to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Imanari 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.
Imanari trying to control the position.
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Toehold prevents Imanari from improving his position.
Imanari 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: Imanari (10) vs (7) Toehold
Will Imanari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Imanari is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Imanari biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
Toehold controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Imanari is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Imanari is not going to allow Toehold to sit and survive in this position.
Imanari trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toehold doesn't escape. #T14##SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imanari's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (10) vs (9) Toehold
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari managing to control the position.
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari 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 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pancake to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Toehold working a defensive guard but Pancake passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pancake is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pancake trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Pancake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pancake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Pancake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 319 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold fails with the takedown#CL#
and Saldini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toehold wants a takedown but no success here.
Toehold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saldini to keep the fight standing.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.
Toehold jumps guard but Saldini stands there with Toehold around his waist. Toehold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold successfully pulls guard.
Toehold wants to control but Saldini passes easily into half guard.
Saldini is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is looking to get back to full guard here but Saldini has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Toehold#T1#
Saldini slows the pace down.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (5) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saldini prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini wants to control but Toehold has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (7) vs (4) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold trying his best to control but Saldini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (12) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saldini controlling his opponent. #T5#
Saldini tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T6#
Saldini is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Toehold looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (15) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini avoiding Toehold 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Saldini has the hooks in. Toehold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Toehold manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (15) vs (6) Toehold
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (6) Toehold
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Saldini stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Toehold looking to control but Saldini passes into half guard.
#T9#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (17) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold controls the action.
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Despite being in a bad position, Saldini is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Saldini turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (19) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saldini is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Toehold trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (10) Toehold#T13#
Toehold tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Toehold is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Toehold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (25) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Angelo Saldini retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini 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 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Toehold
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Andreev moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Andreev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Andreev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andreev trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (8) vs (0) Toehold
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for the RNC.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Toehold is really stuck here.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off.
Andreev wants to control but Toehold manages to buck him off and is now in Andreev's guard! Nice work there by Toehold! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (8) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.#T7#
Andreev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Toehold is pushing down on Andreev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andreev is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Andreev is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (5) Toehold
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (8) vs (8) Toehold
Andreev trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold is hanging on to Andreev's back as he tries to escape.
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free. #T9#
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (8) Toehold
Andreev trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold is trying to escape the position but Andreev is controlling the position. #T10#
Andreev wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold holding on.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (13) vs (12) Toehold
Andreev is really stuck here.
Toehold wants to control the position but Andreev frees himself and scrambles - Toehold manages to regain control in side control.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Andreev blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Toehold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (13) vs (14) Toehold#T12#
Andreev wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreev is looking to escape.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Andreev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Toehold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andreev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andreev shrugs it off.
Toehold trying to control but Andreev is having none of it. #T14#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Andreev is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 14 to 13.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Burnham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnham's guard.
Burnham 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 (4) Burnham
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Toehold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms.
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Toehold showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burnham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toehold defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Burnham keeps control of the position as Toehold tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Burnham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toehold wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burnham is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold tries to break free.
Burnham wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Burnham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Burnham trying to control the position.
#T3#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnham, not yet.
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Burnham has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (6) Burnham
Burnham advances to half guard.
Burnham passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (9) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Burnham is controlling well.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Burnham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toehold's guard. #T5#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (12) Burnham
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Toehold tries to buck Burnham off but Burnham is having none of it.
Burnham moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (14) Burnham
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Toehold is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Toehold and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burnham prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Burnham wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Burnham stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (17) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Burnham has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (19) Burnham
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham 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.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Burnham sits in half guard. #T9#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burnham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnham has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (22) Burnham#T11#
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Burnham wants to control the action but instead Toehold gets a body lock and reverses into Burnham's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is adopting a defensive guard.
Burnham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Burnham is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Burnham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Burnham is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Burnham wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Toehold 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.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Burnham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Burnham
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 24 to 9.
Lester Burnham 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 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Toehold has Saldini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saldini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toehold is looking for a takedown.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD2#
Toehold has Saldini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toehold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saldini tumbling to the mat - Toehold dives into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Saldini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saldini is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Saldini'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.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Saldini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (4) vs (2) Toehold
Saldini controlling from mount.
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold is trying to reverse the position but instead Saldini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (7) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Saldini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Toehold breaks Saldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (7) vs (4) Toehold#T5#
Saldini keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.#T6#
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Toehold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T7#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T8##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold advances to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saldini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toehold.
Toehold is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (9) vs (4) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
#T11#
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T12#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (12) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Toehold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Saldini easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold 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: Saldini (14) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini 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 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kid gets a clinch. #TD2#
Toehold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kid wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Kid is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Toehold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Toehold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kid stacks Toehold 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 Kid! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is not content to let Kid control the position. #T2#
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Toehold makes his way to full guard, as Kid worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (3) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving. #T5#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T6#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.#T7#
Toehold trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Toehold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Toehold passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (3) vs (5) Toehold
Kid prevents Toehold from improving position. #T9#
Kid keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
Toehold gets to mount! Kid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (3) vs (7) Toehold
Kid working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Kid is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kid (3) vs (10) Toehold
Kid is really stuck here.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Toehold tightening his grip on Kid, looking for the choke.
Kid trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for the choke from the back position but Kid is controlling his hands well.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (5) vs (10) Toehold
Kid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Kid stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position. #T12#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (5) vs (12) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Kid 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.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (7) vs (12) Toehold#T14##SUB2#
Toehold looking for subs off his back but Kid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kid wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid prevents Toehold from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imanari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Toehold manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Imanari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Imanari won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Imanari stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (3) Imanari
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.
Imanari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Imanari is controlling the pace.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imanari controlling from the top position. #T3#
Toehold is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imanari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Imanari.
#T4#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold wants to control but Imanari passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Toehold moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Imanari stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Toehold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold wants to sweep but Imanari has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (6) Imanari
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Toehold working for a triangle but Imanari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Imanari
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imanari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Imanari
Toehold 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: Toehold (4) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari 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.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11##SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Imanari turns into him and now he's in Toehold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (10) Imanari#SUB#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Imanari defends easily.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away. #T13#
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imanari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Imanari working for a triangle but Toehold defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Imanari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
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:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Pancake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position. #T1#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Toehold content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pancake has locked up a guillotine! Pancake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Toehold is holding on here and Pancake must be using up a lot of energy. Toehold has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pancake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets a double leg takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Toehold looking to improve position, pressing down on Halli's thigh with his hand. Halli seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Toehold paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Toehold's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Halli picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Klay Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dee tries to clinch but Toehold is having none of it. #CL#
Toehold gets tackled into the cage by Dee. Dee maintains the clinch.
Dee is trying to drag Toehold to the mat but Toehold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Toehold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dee regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dee (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
Toehold pushes down on Dee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura but Dee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toehold to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Toehold wants to work for an arm triangle but Dee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Toehold seems to be looking for submissions.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it. #SUB2#
Toehold seems to be looking for submissions.
Toehold trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Toehold wants to work for an arm triangle but Dee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Dee is working away.
Toehold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (5) Toehold
Dee is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Toehold wants to take Dee's back here but Dee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Toehold moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dee has worked his arm free - good work by Dee!
Toehold trying to control the position but Dee is working away.
Dee stops Toehold from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Toehold swings around for an armbar but Dee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (2) vs (5) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dee is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Dee wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Toehold has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dee 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 Toehold. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (5) vs (5) Toehold
Dee tries to advance to mount but Toehold denies him.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold is trying to work for a sweep but Dee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dee (7) vs (5) Toehold#T5#
Dee works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dee (10) vs (5) Toehold
Dee controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
Toehold looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold can't escape the position.
Dee is not going to allow Toehold to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Toehold tries to escape but Dee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dee keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Dee keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Toehold 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.
Toehold wants to escape the position.
Dee is trying to stick to Toehold's back but Toehold is turning into Dee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toehold. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (10) vs (7) Toehold
Dee wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving. #T8#
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Dee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (12) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold 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: Dee (12) vs (9) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Toehold pushes down on Dee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toehold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (12) vs (12) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold goes for an armbar but Dee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (14) vs (12) Toehold
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Toehold 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.#T10##SUB2#
Toehold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dee stacks Toehold 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 Dee! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (17) vs (12) Toehold
Toehold tries to buck Dee off but Dee is having none of it.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (17) vs (16) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Toehold is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Toehold is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dee is defending well though. Toehold let's go of the attempt for now.#T11##SUB2#
Toehold looking to break Dee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toehold will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Toehold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dee is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Toehold is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Toehold looking to break Dee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toehold will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Toehold is trying to control but Dee is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Toehold tries to take Dee's back but instead Dee uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Toehold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well,Dee is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it. #T13#
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Toehold is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Toehold!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Brah shoots in and bounces Toehold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Toehold
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Brah controlling the position.#T1#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Brah is controlling Toehold's posture.
Brah keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Brah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Toehold
Brah prevents Toehold from taking his back.
Brah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toehold trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah controlling the position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Brah controlling the position.
Brah looking to control.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T4#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Toehold has gone for a leg lock! Brah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Toehold
Brah trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toehold has his foot on Brah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brah works his way back into a safe position though.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (5) Toehold
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T5#
Brah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toehold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Brah taking a break here but Toehold is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toehold's thigh. Toehold counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Toehold is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brah has his hands clasped together but Toehold extends and breaks Brah's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Toehold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Huhrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toehold's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera mounts Toehold! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera wants to take his opponent's back but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T5#
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Toehold is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T6#
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Toehold is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Toehold has his hands clasped together around Huhrera 's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7##SUB2#
Huhrera is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Huhrera wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Huhrera 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.
#T8#
Huhrera wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Huhrera controlling the pace.
Toehold is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it. #T9#
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Huhrera wants to advance to full mount but Toehold doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Huhrera is pushing down on Toehold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toehold is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Huhrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (8) Huhrera
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Toehold tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T11#
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Huhrera 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.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Huhrera trying to control the pace. #T12#
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Huhrera stalling.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Huhrera prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Toehold is looking to control Huhrera 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Huhrera .
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg. #T14#
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
Toehold won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Huhrera is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Julio Valeron Huhrera , 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:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Toehold
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold is controlling Halli's posture.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Toehold
Halli pulls Toehold in to control 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Halli managing to control the position.
Halli continues to stall.#T3#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli has his hands on Toehold's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Halli keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halli pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T7#
Halli controlling Toehold's posture. #T8#
Toehold 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.
Halli is controlling Toehold's posture.#T9#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12##T13#
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
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 Halli gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Halli takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Prelims
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Toehold up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps into guard, dragging Toehold to the mat.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Ignatowski 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Toehold happy to just control the position for now.
Ignatowski tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T3#
Toehold taking a breather here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Ignatowski has one of Toehold's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Ignatowski keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
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. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Toehold controlling the position.
Toehold working away.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Toehold prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Toehold prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toehold has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold 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.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #SUB2#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Toehold 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.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski 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 (6) vs (4) Ignatowski#T11#
Toehold is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Toehold to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toehold knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toehold for a finish.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off. #T12##SUB2#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toehold has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control.
Toehold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Prelims
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toehold with a poor takedown #TD#
and Saldini counters with a shoot takedown. Toehold fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Toehold
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#SUB2#
Toehold working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Saldini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saldini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saldini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Saldini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toehold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Toehold turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Dee#SUB#
Toehold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Dee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (0) Dee#SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but Dee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (2) Dee#SUB#
Dee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold working a defensive guard but Dee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (6) vs (5) Dee#T1#
Dee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dee trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Toehold manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dee's best efforts.
Dee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Dee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dee lying in Toehold's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Toehold decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dee taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold!
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatowski is fending him off so far but Toehold persists. Nope, Ignatowski circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ignatowski has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold jumps guard.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold regains half guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toehold's thigh. Toehold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold 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: Ignatowski (3) vs (2) Toehold
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ignatowski 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! Toehold rolls with it to try and escape but Ignatowski cranks on the arm and Toehold is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dee clinches with his opponent.
Toehold stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Dee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Dee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Dee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dee controls the pace.#T3#
Toehold controlling the position.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Dee passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T4#
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.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Dee content to control rather than advance.
Dee wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T5#
Dee controlling the action here.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there.
Dee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there.
Dee passes Toehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to hold on to Dee's head to control him but Dee postures up.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Dee has control of the leg. #T8#
Dee is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T9#
Dee wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Dee is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Toehold trying to control but Dee postures up.
Dee prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T11#
Dee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold is not content to let Dee control the position.#T12#
Dee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dee is continuing to stall.
Toehold is looking to control Dee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Dee trying to control the pace. #T13#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Toehold tries to roll over but Dee keeps him under control.
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 and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Toehold is heads and Dee is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Dee wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath Klay Dee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.
Tommy Toehold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Archer forces Toehold back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Toehold
Archer trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura but Toehold is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let Archer control the position.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Archer tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toehold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Archer working for a submission but Toehold is keeping him at bay.
Archer fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Archer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Toehold is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (9) vs (0) Toehold
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
#SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toehold knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toehold for a finish. #SUB#
Toehold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.
Archer wants to control but Toehold manages to buck him off and is now in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Toehold! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (2) Toehold#T6#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Archer wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T7#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer trying to control here.
#T8#
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Archer wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (5) Toehold
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Toehold politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Toehold 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.#T9#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Toehold takes Archer's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Archer is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (9) vs (11) Toehold
Archer tries to break free.
#T12#
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (11) Toehold
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (13) Toehold#SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Archer is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Toehold is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 11.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold 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: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Curls looking to control.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Toehold
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Curls is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (8) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls holds on to Toehold as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Toehold is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Curls is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (11) Toehold#T3#
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Curls.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Toehold controls the action.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls tries to break free.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Toehold 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.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Curls is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (14) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls 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: Curls (0) vs (17) Toehold
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
#T8#
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold prevents Curls from getting the reversal.
Curls regains half guard.#T9#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Curls looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (20) Toehold
Curls wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Curls tries to control Toehold's body but Toehold pushes him off. Curls squirms to his side and now Toehold has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (23) Toehold
Curls tries to break free.
#T10#
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Toehold.
Curls tries to break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Curls to control.#T12#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Curls tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold 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.
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T13#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Curls tries to buck him off.
Toehold avoiding Curls 's attempts to control his hands.
Curls tries to break free.
#T14#
Good control from Toehold.
Curls wants to escape the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Curls tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curls tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 26 to 0.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toehold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazimierz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Kazimierz
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazimierz keeps working.
Kazimierz tries to improve position but can't.
Kazimierz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz 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.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazimierz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Kazimierz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold passes Kazimierz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Toehold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazimierz is just riding it out for now. Toehold eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Toehold wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Toehold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Toehold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazimierz is just riding it out for now. Toehold eventually gives up the hold.
Kazimierz gets full guard.#T4#
Toehold passes Kazimierz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Kazimierz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Toehold 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.
#T5#
Toehold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (0) Kazimierz
Toehold avoids the attempt from Kazimierz to control.#SUB#
Toehold jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kazimierz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kazimierz and Toehold has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T6#
Kazimierz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kazimierz gets back to half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazimierz! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz holds on for dear life.#T7#
Kazimierz is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Kazimierz tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#SUB#
Toehold is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazimierz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazimierz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Kazimierz
Kazimierz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Kazimierz has moved into half guard.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Kazimierz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kazimierz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (5) Kazimierz
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kazimierz controlling the pace for now.
Kazimierz wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T10#
Kazimierz is stalling here but it's allowed Toehold to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura here.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
Toehold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazimierz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (8) Kazimierz#T12##SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a guillotine from mount but Toehold frees his head quite easily.
Kazimierz tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Kazimierz 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#
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kazimierz's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kazimierz has hold of Toehold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Toehold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazimierz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazimierz wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
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:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sarfraz Ali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Toehold jumps guard.
Toehold wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ali is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali prevents Toehold from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but Ali postures up.
#T1#
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali not doing much here.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Ali has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Toehold looking for subs from the bottom but Ali mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ali (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to improve his position but instead Ali has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ali (6) vs (0) Toehold
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ali keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ali controls the position.
Toehold can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ali gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Toehold tries to escape but Ali has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ali's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ali (6) vs (2) Toehold
Ali 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: Ali (8) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ali has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ali is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Ali to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toehold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Toehold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lee clinches. #TD#
Toehold has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toehold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Toehold dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is controlling Toehold's posture.#SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold 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 Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Lee#T1##SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Toehold pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee 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 (5) vs (4) Lee
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (5) vs (7) Lee#T5#
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (7) Lee#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (9) Lee
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (12) Lee#T6#
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (15) Lee#T7##SUB2#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
Lee trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Lee controlling the position.
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well. #SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (18) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T10#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T11#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toehold has worked his arm free - good work by Toehold!
Lee wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
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.
Lee trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (20) Lee
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Toehold wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T13#
Toehold 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: Toehold (9) vs (20) Lee
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Lee
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Cj Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jonathan Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Liddell gets a clinch. #TD2#
Liddell has hold of one of Toehold's legs. Toehold is fighting the takedown attempt but Liddell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Liddell#SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Toehold is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Liddell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Toehold has locked up a guillotine! Toehold's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Liddell is holding on here and Toehold must be using up a lot of energy. Liddell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Toehold gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Toehold!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jonathan Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toehold. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Liddell
Liddell stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom here.
Liddell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Toehold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toehold moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (0) Liddell
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.#SUB#
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Toehold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
Liddell looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (9) vs (0) Liddell
Toehold wants to control the pace but Liddell is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Toehold looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Toehold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liddell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liddell shrugs it off. #T2#
Toehold tries to control but Liddell wriggling away.
Liddell tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #SUB#
Toehold working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Liddell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Toehold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Liddell is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Toehold seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Liddell is holding on tight.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Liddell to control.#SUB#
Liddell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Toehold. #SUB#
Toehold working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liddell turns into him and now he's in Toehold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (2) Liddell#SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Toehold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell 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.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Toehold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Toehold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liddell escapes and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (5) Liddell
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold is not content to let Liddell control the position.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Liddell keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liddell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (13) vs (5) Liddell
Liddell tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Liddell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Toehold off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
Liddell trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Liddell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for the choke but no joy.
Liddell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Toehold looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Toehold has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Toehold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Liddell trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Toehold looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Toehold has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Liddell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Toehold gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Toehold!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; BTest Btest!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toehold drives through with a takedown into Btest's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Btest
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Btest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Btest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toehold passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Btest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest wants to control but Toehold postures up.#SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Btest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Btest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Btest
Btest 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.
Btest 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: Toehold (8) vs (2) Btest#SUB#
Toehold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Btest has passed into half guard!
#T2##SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Btest trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Btest is working for a submission of some sort.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Btest pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Btest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toehold sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Btest is trying to work for a kimura but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold trying to control but Btest postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Btest is looking for a kimura but Toehold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Btest to get the leverage.
Btest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Btest prevents Toehold from improving his position.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Btest seems content to control.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Btest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Btest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Btest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (5) Btest
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Btest's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Btest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Btest controlling the pace.
Btest is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Btest controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Btest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Btest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Toehold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Btest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Btest 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.
Btest slips nicely into half guard.
Btest controlling the action here.
Toehold is pressing down on Btest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8##SUB#
Toehold working for a triangle but Btest defends it easily.
#SUB#
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Btest is pushing down on Toehold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toehold is fighting to maintain full guard but Btest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Btest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Btest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Btest is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. #T9##SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Btest slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Btest controlling the pace.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but Btest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (8) Btest#T10#
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Btest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Btest controlling the position from side mount.
Toehold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (8) Btest
Btest holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11##SUB#
Toehold is working for a kimura but Btest is defending it quite comfortably.
Btest wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Btest wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#SUB#
Toehold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Btest is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount. #T12#
Btest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Btest actively working from the bottom here.
Btest wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Btest is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Btest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Btest is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Btest trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Toehold prevents Btest from improving his position.
Btest gets back to full guard.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Btest wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold passes Btest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Btest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Btest tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Btest trying to control from the bottom.
#T14##SUB#
Toehold is trying to work for a kimura but Btest is defending well.
Btest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Btest 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 (10) vs (12) Btest
Btest is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Btest keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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