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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Siddika clinches up with Hemeterio De Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
Hemeterio De Araujo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Hemeterio De Araujo pulls guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully.
Siddika looking to pass the guard.
Siddika forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hemeterio De Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siddika not doing much here.
#T1##SUB#
Siddika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hemeterio De Araujo is just riding it out for now. Siddika eventually gives up the hold.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Siddika wants to control from the top but Hemeterio De Araujo keeps moving.
Siddika wants to pass the guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is keeping the position.#T2#
Siddika trying to control but Hemeterio De Araujo is working from the bottom.
Siddika wants to pass the guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Siddika controlling him for the moment.
Siddika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hemeterio De Araujo's guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is not content to let Siddika control the position.
Siddika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hemeterio De Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (3) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Siddika takes Hemeterio De Araujo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hemeterio De Araujo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (6) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siddika is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hemeterio De Araujo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (9) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika trying to control momentarily.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll but Siddika sticks to his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hemeterio De Araujo has eaten all the pies!#T4##SUB#
Hemeterio De Araujo fending off the submission attempt from Siddika.
A lull in the action here.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to escape but Siddika has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Siddika working for the choke.
I really don't envy Hemeterio De Araujo right now.
#SUB#
Siddika is persistently looking for the submission but Hemeterio De Araujo is defending it well.
#SUB#
Siddika is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hemeterio De Araujo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5##SUB#
Siddika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Hemeterio De Araujo right now.
#SUB#
Siddika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Siddika goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hemeterio De Araujo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (9) vs (2) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a kimura but Siddika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hemeterio De Araujo to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemeterio De Araujo trying to pass the guard but Siddika defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siddika is trying to control the position but Hemeterio De Araujo postures up.
Hemeterio De Araujo won't allow Siddika to sweep him here.
Siddika trying to keep a closed guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (11) vs (2) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (11) vs (4) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemeterio De Araujo pushes down on Siddika's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika trying to control the position here.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Hemeterio De Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo stays in close to Siddika's body and controls the position.
Hemeterio De Araujo preventing the sweep.
Hemeterio De Araujo trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom.
Siddika wants to improve his position but instead Hemeterio De Araujo has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Siddika tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hemeterio De Araujo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (11) vs (7) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo controlling from mount.
Hemeterio De Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siddika is looking to escape.
Hemeterio De Araujo is stalling here but it's allowed Siddika to get half guard.
#T10#
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika is looking to sweep but instead, Hemeterio De Araujo has passed into half guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siddika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving.
Siddika tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Hemeterio De Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving.
Siddika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Hemeterio De Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Siddika is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Siddika working for submissions but it's allowed Hemeterio De Araujo to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Hemeterio De Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Siddika 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.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving. #SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemeterio De Araujo defends it easily.#SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemeterio De Araujo defends it easily.
Siddika is breathing heavily.#T13#
Hemeterio De Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.
Siddika keeping moving, preventing Hemeterio De Araujo from controlling successfully.
Siddika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hemeterio De Araujo controls the pace.
Siddika controls Hemeterio De Araujo momentarily but Hemeterio De Araujo frees himself.
Hemeterio De Araujo looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Hemeterio De Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Siddika is adopting a defensive guard.
Siddika has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hemeterio De Araujo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (11) vs (10) Hemeterio De Araujo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemeterio De Araujo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siddika takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Brijbhushan Siddika thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Randy Snooze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Snooze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Snooze rushes Hemeterio De Araujo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Snooze decides to pull guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Snooze is controlling Hemeterio De Araujo's posture.
Hemeterio De Araujo passes into half guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo prevents Snooze from improving his position.
Snooze is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemeterio De Araujo is pressing down on Snooze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snooze is holding on for now. #SUB#
Snooze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hemeterio De Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Snooze is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Snooze is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hemeterio De Araujo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (3) Hemeterio De Araujo
Snooze is looking to reverse the position.
Snooze is trying to control Hemeterio De Araujo's posture but Hemeterio De Araujo avoids it.
Snooze tries to buck Hemeterio De Araujo off but Hemeterio De Araujo is having none of it.
Snooze wants to control but Hemeterio De Araujo postures up.
Snooze is looking to regain half guard here but Hemeterio De Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hemeterio De Araujo has eaten all the pies!
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control but Snooze is keeping him busy.
Snooze is trying to control Hemeterio De Araujo's posture but Hemeterio De Araujo avoids it. #T2#
Snooze regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snooze is trying to control but Hemeterio De Araujo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (6) Hemeterio De Araujo
Snooze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hemeterio De Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snooze (0) vs (8) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo avoids the attempt from Snooze to control.
Snooze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snooze tries to lock up and control but Hemeterio De Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo has isolated one of Snooze's arms. Snooze looking to fight him off but Hemeterio De Araujo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
After winning the bout, Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo 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:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Donowitz shoots in but Hemeterio De Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemeterio De Araujo but Hemeterio De Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.#T1#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemeterio De Araujo as he avoids it easily.
Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Donowitz.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Hemeterio De Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Donowitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hemeterio De Araujo (0) vs (2) Donowitz
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemeterio De Araujo is retaining full guard.
Donowitz 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#
Hemeterio De Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Donowitz is posturing up here but Hemeterio De Araujo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Donowitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Donowitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Hemeterio De Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
A very excited looking Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo 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:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Rocha has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rocha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocha is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but Hemeterio De Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Rocha postures up.
#T2#
Hemeterio De Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemeterio De Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hemeterio De Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg.
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.
Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo has Rocha pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemeterio De Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Hemeterio De Araujo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hemeterio De Araujo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Hemeterio De Araujo passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siddika tries to clinch but Hemeterio De Araujo is having none of it.
Siddika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemeterio De Araujo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Siddika.#CL#
Siddika has Hemeterio De Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Siddika gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hemeterio De Araujo regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddika is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hemeterio De Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Siddika trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemeterio De Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddika is pushing down on Hemeterio De Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hemeterio De Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Siddika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siddika works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika is trying to take his opponent's back.
Siddika wants to control the pace but Hemeterio De Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Hemeterio De Araujo can't escape the position.
#T2#
Siddika trying to control but Hemeterio De Araujo is having none of it.
Hemeterio De Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to hold on but Siddika postures up.
Hemeterio De Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Siddika tries to control but Hemeterio De Araujo wriggling away. #T3#
Siddika seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hemeterio De Araujo is holding on tight.
Hemeterio De Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siddika forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (8) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo#SUB#
Siddika is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hemeterio De Araujo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Siddika off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brijbhushan Siddika!
Brijbhushan Siddika thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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