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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cordeira napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Line (4) vs (0) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cordeira tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Cordeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Cordeira is looking to regain half guard here but Line keeps moving and retains side control.
Cordeira is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
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.
Cordeira is looking to reverse the position.
Line controlling the position.
Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Line slows the pace down.
Line'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.
Cordeira struggling a bit here.#T2#
Cordeira is looking for a sweep.
Line working away.
Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cordeira is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position.
Line working away.
Cordeira is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Cordeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Line is pressing down on Cordeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cordeira is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cordeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Cordeira trying to control here.
Cordeira tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Cordeira trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Cordeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cordeira is controlling Line's posture.#T5#
Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Cordeira working a defensive guard but Line manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (7) vs (0) Cordeira
Line taking a breather here. #T6#
Cordeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Cordeira is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Line'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#
Line is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cordeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cordeira tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordeira wants to control but Line postures up.
Cordeira is looking for a sweep.
Cordeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Line (7) vs (4) Cordeira
Line trying to control the hands but Cordeira won't let him.
Line is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Line tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cordeira goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Line escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (9) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Line controlling the pace.
Cordeira trying to get back to full guard but Line takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Line (12) vs (4) Cordeira#T9#
Cordeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cordeira is just holding on here. Line manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Line (15) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cordeira is really stuck here.
Cordeira trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip.
Cordeira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cordeira is really stuck here.
#T10#
Cordeira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Line is not going to allow Cordeira to sit and survive in this position.
Line controlling from the back.
Cordeira tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Line keeps control of the position as Cordeira tries to break free.
Cordeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Line's guard. Nice work there by Cordeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (15) vs (6) Cordeira
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cordeira trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Cordeira looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cordeira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Line keeping full guard, as Cordeira tries to pass.
Cordeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Line looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #T13#
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cordeira is fighting to break Line's control of his arms but Line is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira controlling from the top position.
Line keeping moving, preventing Cordeira from controlling successfully.
Cordeira trying to move into half guard but instead Line has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (17) vs (6) Cordeira#T14#
Cordeira has control of Line's left arm, preventing Line from doing any damage.
Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cordeira 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cordeira has his hands on Line's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
After winning the bout, Senger Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gabriel Cordeira stepped up to the mic, saying '"tonight was not my night but am young so i'll bounce back and i will be the best jits fighter in the world"'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 732
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cordeira wants to clinch.#CL#
Yelnats darts in and clinches Cordeira up against the cage.#TD#
Yelnats has Cordeira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cordeira tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Cordeira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Cordeira is pulling down on Yelnats's head to control his posture.
Cordeira controls Yelnats momentarily but Yelnats frees himself.
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.
Yelnats looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Yelnats slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yelnats prevents Cordeira from improving his position.
Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Yelnats prevents Cordeira from improving his position.
Yelnats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cordeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yelnats keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cordeira is concentrating on defense, preventing Yelnats from advancing position.
Cordeira wants to control but Yelnats is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cordeira wants to get back to full guard.
Cordeira wants to control but Yelnats is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cordeira controlling the position well.
Yelnats is controlling the pace.
Yelnats works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (0) Cordeira#T3#
Yelnats controlling the pace for now.
Cordeira is looking to get to half guard.
Yelnats controlling the pace for now.
Cordeira 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: Yelnats (5) vs (2) Cordeira
Yelnats controls Cordeira momentarily but Cordeira frees himself. #T4#
Cordeira won't allow Yelnats to sweep him here.
Yelnats managing to control the position.
Cordeira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yelnats has control of Cordeira's left arm, preventing Cordeira from doing any damage.
Cordeira passes Yelnats's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura here.
Cordeira wants to pass to mount but Yelnats is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cordeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yelnats sees it coming and defends easily.
Yelnats wants to get back to full guard.
Yelnats is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Cordeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yelnats is trying to control but can't.
Cordeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Yelnats is defending against the submission attempts here by Cordeira.
Yelnats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordeira is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats tries to roll over but Cordeira keeps him under control.#T7#
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but Yelnats defending well.
Yelnats wants to control but Cordeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cordeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yelnats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cordeira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yelnats is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Cordeira!
Gabriel Cordeira 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:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Cordeira.#TD#
Halli has hold of one of Cordeira's legs. Cordeira is fighting the takedown attempt but Halli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Cordeira 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) Cordeira
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordeira looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Cordeira
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.
Cordeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordeira working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira trying to control the position here. #T1#
Halli preventing the sweep.
Cordeira is trying to keep Halli in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cordeira holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Cordeira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (2) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli working away.
Cordeira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cordeira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeira is trying to control but can't.
Cordeira is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cordeira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cordeira manages to get to full guard.
Cordeira is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Cordeira.#T4#
Halli postures up.
Cordeira wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Cordeira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordeira is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Cordeira has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage. #T5#
Cordeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (7) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cordeira is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Cordeira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Cordeira#T6#
Halli tries to bench press Cordeira off him but Cordeira keeps the position.
Cordeira trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cordeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cordeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cordeira is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Cordeira tries to advance to mount but Halli instead regains half guard.
Halli keeping hold of Cordeira's head, controlling as best he can. #T8##SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cordeira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Halli defend it? Cordeira steps over the head and cranks it - Halli is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cordeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Cordeira!
A victorious Gabriel Cordeira 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:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 65 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Cordeira with that takedown attempt.
Cordeira shoots for a takedown but Trumpinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cordeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donovan Trumpinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.#CL#
Trumpinov rushes Cordeira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Trumpinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cordeira regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Cordeira 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.
Trumpinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Cordeira.
Trumpinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordeira is keeping the position for now.
Trumpinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira controls Trumpinov momentarily but Trumpinov frees himself.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. #T1#
Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Trumpinov is proving a slippery customer.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
Trumpinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cordeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cordeira 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: Trumpinov (2) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trumpinov manages to get to full guard.
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Trumpinov keeps moving. #T2#
Trumpinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cordeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB#
Trumpinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordeira looking to control.
Trumpinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cordeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cordeira looking for a triangle here. Trumpinov is fighting it but it looks tight! Cordeira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Trumpinov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Cordeira!
Our winner, Gabriel Cordeira, 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:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Blankenship goes for a double leg but Cordeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cordeira continues to drive forward.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cordeira is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Cordeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cordeira as he avoids it easily.
Gabriel Cordeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.#CL2#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Cordeira against the cage.
#TD2#
Blankenship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Cordeira controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blankenship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to hold Cordeira in close to prevent damage but Cordeira has managed to pass into half guard.
Cordeira prevents Blankenship from improving 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.#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura but Blankenship is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cordeira to get the leverage.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Cordeira is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Cordeira trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away.
Blankenship tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cordeira has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (3) vs (0) Blankenship
Blankenship 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: Cordeira (3) vs (2) Blankenship#T3#
Cordeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cordeira keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.
Cordeira keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully. #T4#
Blankenship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira 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.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Blankenship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cordeira dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (5) vs (2) Blankenship
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T5#
Cordeira preventing the sweep.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blankenship looking to control.
#T6#
Cordeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Blankenship is looking for a triangle but Cordeira pushes his legs off easily.
Cordeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB#
Cordeira has gone for a leg lock! Blankenship slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cordeira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (5) vs (4) Blankenship
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Cordeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (7) vs (4) Blankenship
Cordeira postures up.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Cordeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cordeira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blankenship for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Cordeira is proving a slippery customer.
Cordeira is pushing down on Blankenship's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blankenship is fighting to maintain full guard but Cordeira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cordeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
#T9#
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship working a defensive guard but Cordeira passes into half guard.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Cordeira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cordeira seems to be working for a kimura but Blankenship defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Cordeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blankenship keeps working. #SUB#
Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T12#
Well, if Cordeira 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.
Blankenship wants to control but Cordeira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Cordeira 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.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira. #T14#
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordeira is working away from the top position though.
Blankenship might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cordeira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cordeira takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Gabriel Cordeira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Elix Juarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cordeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
And Cordeira tries to counter it with a takedown but Juarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elix Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juarez wants to clinch but Cordeira slips to the side#TD2#
and Cordeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juarez (0) vs (2) Cordeira
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cordeira stacks Juarez 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 Cordeira! Score +3 for passing guard: Juarez (0) vs (5) Cordeira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez looks to move to half guard but instead Cordeira has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juarez (0) vs (7) Cordeira#T1#
Juarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Juarez is working hard here to advance position.
Juarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cordeira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juarez (0) vs (10) Cordeira
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. #SUB2#
Cordeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Juarez wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cordeira has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Juarez's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Juarez is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cordeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabriel Cordeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Cordeira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordeira circles away.
Cordeira with the counter takedown but Stevens avoids it easily.#CL#
Stevens takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Stevens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cordeira is trying to keep an underhook but Stevens manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Cordeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cordeira.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordeira is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cordeira keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.
Cordeira managing to control the position.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Cordeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (2) Cordeira
Cordeira preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Stevens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cordeira 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 Stevens. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (5) Cordeira
Stevens tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Cordeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens tries to buck Cordeira off but Cordeira is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cordeira tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Cordeira prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens is trying to control but Cordeira passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (8) Cordeira
Stevens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cordeira is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (2) vs (10) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordeira passes into side control, despite Stevens's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (13) Cordeira#T4#
Stevens tries to bench press Cordeira off him but Cordeira keeps the position.
Stevens looks to move to half guard but instead Cordeira has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (2) vs (15) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira is working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens frees his head quite easily.
Stevens regains half guard.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cordeira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cordeira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (6) vs (15) Cordeira#T5##SUB#
Stevens is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Stevens is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cordeira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Stevens is looking for a choke. Cordeira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Cordeira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (6) vs (17) Cordeira
Stevens is trying to hold Cordeira in close to prevent damage but Cordeira has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevens trying to control here.
#T6#
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stevens wants to improve his position but instead Cordeira has moved into half guard.
Cordeira is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cordeira is one step ahead there.
Cordeira sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cordeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (17) Cordeira
Cordeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Stevens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cordeira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (19) Cordeira
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Stevens working a defensive guard but Cordeira passes into half guard.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Stevens gets full guard.
Stevens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cordeira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (22) Cordeira
Stevens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cordeira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (8) vs (24) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stevens manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cordeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Stevens tries to buck Cordeira off but Cordeira is having none of it.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard but Cordeira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (27) Cordeira
Stevens tries to hold on but Cordeira pushes him away.
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cordeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Cordeira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stevens to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (8) vs (30) Cordeira
Stevens wants to escape the position.
Cordeira tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.#SUB2#
Cordeira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stevens tries to escape but Cordeira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Stevens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11#
Stevens tries to escape but Cordeira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Cordeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Cordeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stevens can't escape the position.
#T12#
Stevens trying to control the hands but Cordeira won't let him.
Cordeira keeps control of the position as Stevens tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Stevens is trying to roll into a better position but Cordeira has get a rear naked choke and Stevens is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cordeira!
Gabriel Cordeira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wolfshark Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Cordeira gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.#TD#
Cordeira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cordeira (2) vs (0) Marshall#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall pulls Cordeira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Cordeira looking to pass the guard.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T2#
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall controls Cordeira momentarily but Cordeira frees himself.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T3#
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. #SUB#
Cordeira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cordeira has Marshall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (2) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall pushes down on Cordeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cordeira defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Cordeira recovers full guard.
Cordeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cordeira looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall 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. #T6#
Cordeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (4) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira preventing the sweep.
Cordeira is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cordeira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cordeira frees his head nicely. Oh but Marshall has switched to an armbar! Cordeira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordeira is defended easily by Blankenship.
Blankenship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordeira tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankenship as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship is looking to counter the offense by Cordeira and move into the clinch.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira misses with a takedown #TD#
so Blankenship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.#SUB2#
Cordeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Cordeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
Blankenship trying to move into half guard but instead Cordeira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship is trying to keep Cordeira in close.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Cordeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blankenship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blankenship has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (2) Cordeira
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.#T3#
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship is looking to sweep but instead, Cordeira has passed into half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T4#
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cordeira is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira wants to pass to mount but Blankenship is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira. #SUB2#
Cordeira is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cordeira is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard but Cordeira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blankenship (4) vs (7) Cordeira#T8#
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Cordeira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship working to try and regain half guard.
Cordeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blankenship is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blankenship (4) vs (10) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira is persistently looking for the submission but Blankenship is defending it well.
#T9#
Cordeira keeps control of the position as Blankenship tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cordeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blankenship has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cordeira looking for the RNC. #T10#
Blankenship rolls, trying to escape but Cordeira keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cordeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blankenship is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for the choke from the back position but Blankenship is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blankenship has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cordeira is hanging on to Blankenship's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Cordeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blankenship defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blankenship is trying to defend against the choke here but Cordeira has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cordeira Tightens the hold and Blankenship taps out furiously! Cordeira displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cordeira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Cordeira waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfshark Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brock Koli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cordeira instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Koli pulls guard effortlessly.
Cordeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koli looking for a sweep. Not yet Koli, not yet.
Koli working a defensive guard but Cordeira passes into half guard.
Koli trying to control but Cordeira postures up.
Koli is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli is positioning himself well to prevent Cordeira advancing to mount.
Koli trying to control here.
#T1#
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira is trying to control. Koli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Koli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Koli tries to roll over but Cordeira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Koli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cordeira is thwarting Koli's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koli is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Koli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koli trying to control here.
#T4#
Koli manages to get to full guard.
Koli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cordeira slips nicely into half guard.
Koli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koli is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Koli controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koli trying to control here.
Koli gets full guard.#T6#
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Cordeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koli is holding on to half guard well.
Cordeira prevents Koli from improving his position.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordeira stalling away here and it's allowed Koli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Koli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cordeira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (3) vs (0) Koli
Koli struggling a bit here.
Cordeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli tries to improve position but can't. #T8##SUB#
Cordeira tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
Koli is trying to control Cordeira's posture but Cordeira avoids it.
Koli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cordeira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koli, who protects the arm well.
Koli tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Cordeira working away.#SUB#
Cordeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koli regains half guard.#SUB2#
Koli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Koli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cordeira is staying active.
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but Koli defending well.
Koli wants to improve his position but Cordeira is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Koli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordeira pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Cordeira prevents Koli from improving his position.
Koli is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Koli is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koli avoid being mounted?#T12#
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura but Koli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cordeira to get the leverage.
Koli is trying to maintain the position but Cordeira is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Koli wants to improve his position but Cordeira is controlling well.
Koli wants to sweep but Cordeira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (6) vs (0) Koli
You can see the frustration on Koli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cordeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Koli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koli is trying to control Cordeira's posture but Cordeira avoids it.
Koli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koli can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cordeira takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Gabriel Cordeira, 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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