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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lara (0) vs (2) Bush
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura but Lara is defending well.
Still in half guard, Bush seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bush in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bush trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lara is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Lara defends it. #T2#
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (5) Bush
Lara tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Bush is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lara is looking to escape.
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Lara tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush wants to control the pace but Lara is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lara wants to control but Bush is having none of it.
Lara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bush works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (8) Bush
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lara can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Lara is looking to get to half guard.
Lara tries to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lara tries to hold on but Bush postures up.#T6#
Lara is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lara is trying desperately to improve position.
Bush wants to control the pace but Lara is squirming around nicely.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Bush 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.
Bush wants to take his opponent's back but Lara doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bush fails to advance to Lara's back.
Lara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lara is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Lara is looking to get to half guard.
Bush takes Lara's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lara is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lara (0) vs (11) Bush
Bush has the hooks in. Lara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bush has managed to slip his arm under Lara's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lara is tapping out! Submission win for Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; William Riker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Riker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Riker has clasped his hands together around Lara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Riker (4) vs (0) Lara
Lara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riker (4) vs (4) Lara#SUB2#
Lara working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lara has the hooks in. Riker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Lara is working for a rear naked choke. Riker is not defending it well and Lara has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Riker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Riker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Lara! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Emiliano Steele! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steele 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: Steele (2) vs (0) Lara
Steele wants to advance to full mount but Lara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steele content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lara has locked up a guillotine! Lara's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Steele is holding on here and Lara must be using up a lot of energy. Steele has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lara gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Lara! |
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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fischer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fischer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lara uses from the top position.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
Lara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Fischer 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: Fischer (2) vs (0) Lara#T1#
Lara is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lara actively working from the bottom here.
Fischer is controlling the pace.
Lara wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy.
Fischer wants to advance to full mount but Lara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Fischer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Lara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fischer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fischer continues to stall.
Fischer won't allow Lara to sweep him here. #T3#
Lara wants to hit a sweep here but Fischer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lara there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (5) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to improve his position but instead Fischer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (8) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to break free.
What can Lara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara tries to escape but Fischer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fischer controlling the positon.
Lara tries to roll but Fischer sticks to his back.
Good control from Fischer.#T5#
Fischer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fischer is not going to allow Lara to sit and survive in this position.
Fischer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fischer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fischer.#T7#
More hug and hope from Fischer.
Fischer keeps control of the position as Lara tries to break free.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Fischer continues to hold on tight.
Lara can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Fischer keeps control of the position easily here as Lara tries to buck him off.
Lara tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Fischer is riding his opponent, not letting Lara buck him off. #T10#
Lara turns into Fischer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (8) vs (2) Lara
Lara wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Fischer pulls Lara in close to prevent any damage.
Lara passes into half guard. #T11#
Fischer is positioning himself well to prevent Lara advancing to mount.
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
Lara is looking to take a break and control but Fischer 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.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fischer! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (8) vs (5) Lara
Fischer tries to hold on but Lara pushes him away. #T12#
Lara controlling from the full mount.
Lara trying to control but Fischer is having none of it.
Fischer working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Lara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fischer working to try and regain half guard.
Lara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (8) vs (8) Lara#SUB2#
Fischer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lara.
Fischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Fischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fischer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fischer is holding on to half guard well.
Fischer is pressing down on Lara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lara won't allow Fischer to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lara gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lara wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Kyung Quyen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Quyen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lara (0) vs (4) Quyen
Quyen tries to advance to mount but Lara denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Quyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quyen tries to move to mount but Lara blocks the move with his legs.
Lara tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara prevents Quyen from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quyen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lara is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyung Quyen!
Kyung Quyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Sammy Carrillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Carrillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrillo (2) vs (0) Lara
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.
Lara wants to control but Carrillo is keeping busy.
Carrillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Carrillo is working for a kimura but Lara is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Carrillo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lara's guard. #SUB#
Carrillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Lara keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara has his foot on Carrillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrillo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Lara can't keep his opponent in guard - Carrillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Carrillo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrillo trying to pass the guard but Lara defending well.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Carrillo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Carrillo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carrillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Carrillo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lara won't allow Carrillo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Carrillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well. #SUB#
Carrillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Carrillo wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well.
Carrillo prevents Lara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carrillo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lara reverses the position - he's now on top in Carrillo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (2) vs (2) Lara#SUB#
Carrillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Carrillo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lara escapes and throws Carrillo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrillo (2) vs (5) Lara#T5##SUB2#
Lara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carrillo, who protects the arm well.
Lara wants to control but Carrillo is keeping him busy.
Carrillo wants to control but Lara postures up.
Lara trying to control the position but Carrillo is working away.
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lara tries for a kimura but Carrillo is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Lara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carrillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carrillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Carrillo is looking for a sweep.
Carrillo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura but Carrillo is defending well.
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo keeps working. #SUB2#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
Lara passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrillo (2) vs (8) Lara#T8##SUB2#
Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carrillo is trying to get back to half guard.
Carrillo wants to control but Lara postures up.
Carrillo looking for a sweep but Lara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrillo (2) vs (10) Lara
Lara content just to control the position here. #T9#
Carrillo is looking to get to half guard.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#SUB2#
Lara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carrillo has worked his arm free - good work by Carrillo!
Carrillo is trying to control Lara's posture but Lara avoids it.
Carrillo looking for a sweep but Lara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrillo (2) vs (12) Lara
Carrillo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Carrillo (2) vs (15) Lara#T10##SUB2#
Lara looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Lara looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lara seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Carrillo's chin but Carrillo turns very nicely into Lara's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Carrillo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (4) vs (15) Lara
Lara keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass.
Lara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Carrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Carrillo pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carrillo tries to pass to full mount but Lara defends it. #SUB#
Carrillo seems to be working for a kimura but Lara defends the submission attempt.
Lara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lara controls Carrillo momentarily but Carrillo frees himself. #SUB2#
Lara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (4) vs (17) Lara
Lara wants to control from the top but Carrillo keeps moving. #SUB#
Carrillo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Carrillo 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 Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrillo (4) vs (20) Lara#SUB2#
Lara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13##SUB2#
Lara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carrillo tries to bench press Lara off him but Lara keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrillo tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Carrillo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carrillo (8) vs (20) Lara
Lara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carrillo wants to free his trapped foot but Lara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carrillo prevents Lara from improving his position.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Carrillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carrillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well.
Lara is looking to control Carrillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lara avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Lara wins on points by 20 to 8. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Montoya moves into the clinch.#TD#
Montoya jumps guard and drags Lara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Montoya seems keen to control Lara's posture.
Lara trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Lara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Montoya trying to control the position here.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (2) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Montoya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lara looking for a sweep. Not yet Lara, not yet.
Lara wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Montoya is now in half guard.
Lara trying to hold on to Montoya's head to control him but Montoya postures up.
Montoya is trying to control. Lara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lara is pressing down on Montoya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lara 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.#T3#
Lara is trying to keep Montoya in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.
Montoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montoya stands and throws Lara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (0) Lara
Lara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Montoya is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (7) vs (0) Lara#T4#
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lara tries to reverse the position but Montoya maintains control.
Lara looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (10) vs (0) Lara
Montoya controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Lara staying busy and making it hard for Montoya to control.
Montoya controls the action.
Montoya has the hooks in. Lara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Good control from Montoya.
Lara wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Montoya wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position.
Lara wants to get back to full guard but Montoya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (13) vs (0) Lara#T6#
Lara is looking for a sweep.
Montoya wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
Lara stops Montoya from passing to mount.
Lara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Lara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montoya's best efforts.
Lara is trying to control but Montoya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (16) vs (0) Lara
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Montoya takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (19) vs (0) Lara
Montoya controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Lara breaks Montoya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (19) vs (2) Lara
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lara wants to take a breather but Montoya is having none of it. #T9#
Lara is looking to stall here but Montoya recovers full guard.
Lara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Lara postures up.
Montoya pulls Lara in close to his closed guard and prevents Lara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lara tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Lara wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Lara is fighting to break Montoya's control of his arms but Montoya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Montoya trying to control the position.
#T11#
Montoya keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Montoya controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself.
Lara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lara passes Montoya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montoya wants to control but Lara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lara is looking to pass Montoya's guard but actually Montoya recovers to full guard.
Lara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montoya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya controlling the position.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T14#
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Quandale Dingle!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lara tries to sprawl but Dingle drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lara (0) vs (2) Dingle
Lara tries to roll over but Dingle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dingle seems to be working for a kimura but Lara defends the submission attempt.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dingle is looking for a kimura but Lara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dingle to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dingle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dingle is looking for a kimura but Lara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dingle to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dingle wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingle passes into half guard. #T1#
Lara is looking for a sweep. Dingle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dingle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lara gets back to full guard.
Dingle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dingle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (2) vs (2) Dingle#SUB2#
Dingle has his foot on Lara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lara works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Dingle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dingle working for a triangle but Lara defends it easily.
Lara wants to control from the top but Dingle keeps moving.
Dingle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lara is one step ahead there.
Dingle keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from Dingle.#T3#
Dingle is still trying to improve position.
Lara pushing down on Dingle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dingle manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lara stands and throws Dingle's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (5) vs (2) Dingle
Dingle is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dingle is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dingle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dingle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (5) vs (4) Dingle#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Dingle wants to take a breather but Lara is having none of it. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dingle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dingle trying to pass the guard but Lara defending well. #SUB2#
Dingle seems to be working for a kimura but Lara defends the submission attempt.
Dingle trying to mount his opponent but Lara defends it. #T6#
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dingle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lara working for a triangle but Dingle defends it easily.
Dingle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Dingle from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dingle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dingle has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Dingle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dingle has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.
Dingle advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dingle wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dingle seems to be working for a kimura but Lara defends the submission attempt.
Dingle prevents Lara from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Dingle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lara works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dingle 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.
Lara wants to sweep here but Dingle controlling him for the moment.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dingle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lara dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (7) vs (4) Dingle#T9#
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dingle is keeping the position for now.
Dingle has his hands on Lara's head, controlling the position.
Dingle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lara is one step ahead there.
Lara stays in close to Dingle's body and controls the position. #T10#
Dingle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (7) vs (6) Dingle#SUB2#
Dingle drops back looking for a leg! Lara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lara manages to kick Dingle off! Dingle jumps back into Lara's guard. #SUB#
Dingle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dingle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dingle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lara is tightening it up a little... Dingle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dingle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dingle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Lara! |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lara shoots and misses #TD#
and Burrow counters with a shoot takedown. Lara fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Lara
Burrow wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Burrow looking to pass the guard.
Lara being controlled here, momentarily.
Burrow preventing the sweep.
Burrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Burrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrow looking to sit in guard and control but Lara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (2) Lara#T1##SUB2#
Lara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Burrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrow manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Burrow's guard.
Lara passes Burrow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burrow is looking to get back to full guard here but Lara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrow (2) vs (5) Lara#T2##SUB2#
Lara in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Burrow is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Lara! |
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