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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
De Luca gets a takedown into half guard.
Lara gets full guard.
De Luca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lara on the ground.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca throws a big right hand that misses.
De Luca won't allow Lara to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Lara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Luca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Luca has passed into side control.
De Luca scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
De Luca works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Luca regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Luca being controlled here, momentarily.
De Luca 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.
De Luca is looking to sweep but instead, Lara has passed into half guard.
De Luca trying to control but Lara postures up.
De Luca is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Luca looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lara pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara wants to control the pace but De Luca is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Luca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Luca tries to get out of the position.
Lara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Luca tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Lara fails to move to back control.
De Luca is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Luca is surviving well by controlling Lara's body position as best he can. #T3#
Lara takes De Luca's back.
De Luca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, with Lara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Luca is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
De Luca rolls, trying to escape but Lara keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Lara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Luca wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lara 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, De Luca has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Luca tries to escape but Lara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
De Luca is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Luca is having to fend off submission attempts from Lara, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lara doesn't have the hooks in though and De Luca manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
De Luca 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.
De Luca looking to control.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Luca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Luca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Luca defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Lara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Luca darts in looking for a takedown but Lara gets double underhooks and turns De Luca into the cage.
Lara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
De Luca tightens his grip and picks Lara up, before dumping him to the ground. Lara manages to land in guard.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Luca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Luca cracks Lara with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Luca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Luca throws an elbow that misses. Lara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Luca's guard. Nice move by Lara!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from De Luca.
Lara forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lara seems to be looking for submissions.
Lara works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Luca is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lara wants to finish this one by submission but De Luca is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lara. #T2#
Lara fails to move to back control.
De Luca is trying to escape the mount.
De Luca is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Luca turns into him and now he's in Lara's guard.
#SUB2#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Luca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
De Luca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Luca landing with the ground and pound.
Lara is trying to keep De Luca in close.
De Luca landing some decent shots from guard.
De Luca works over Lara with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
De Luca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
De Luca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Luca has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Luca defends it easily.
De Luca is in close to Lara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Luca sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Luca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lara working for a triangle but De Luca defends it easily.
Lara looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Luca is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Lara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
De Luca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Luca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
De Luca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberto Lara has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
De Luca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
De Luca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Luca's guard.
Lara is keen to just control but De Luca is a slippery customer.
De Luca is looking for a sweep. Lara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara works his way into side control. #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! #T2##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! #SUB2#
Lara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Luca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Luca struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Lara is trying to get an arm triangle but De Luca is defending well.
De Luca prevents Lara from improving position.
Lara working away.
De Luca regains half guard.
De Luca strikes from the bottom but Lara passes into mount!
Lara moves to back control. #SUB2#
De Luca is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Lara has locked on a rear naked choke here! De Luca is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara!
After winning the bout, Roberto Lara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Lara tries to keep at a distance but Okada has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okada pushing down on Lara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Okada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara is looking for a sweep. Okada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lara wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lara wants to improve his position but Okada is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Okada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Okada!
Lara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lara manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Okada sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada moves into full mount! Lara won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Okada looking to secure an arm triangle but Lara defends it well.
Lara regains half guard.#SUB2#
Okada wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okada's back!
Lara wants to control the position but Okada frees himself and scrambles - Lara manages to regain control in side control.
Okada is trying to get back to half guard.
Okada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara moves into full mount! Okada won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara prevents Okada from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Lara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lara darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.#TD2#
Okada jumps into guard, dragging Lara to the mat.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lara has Okada in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okada is pressing down on Lara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lara is holding on for now. #T1#
Lara tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koji Okada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okada has picked Lara up and slammed him! Lara can't keep hold of the triangle and Okada manages to pass to side control!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara prevents Okada from improving position.
Lara looks to move to half guard but instead Okada has passed into mount! Damn!
Okada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
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!
Lara is keeping busy.
#T3#
Lara tries to escape but Okada has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Okada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lara breaks Okada's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Okada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Okada is pulling down on Lara's head. It's preventing any offense from Lara, at least for the moment.
Okada keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Okada can't keep his opponent in guard - Lara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Okada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Okada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lara pulls Okada into guard.
Lara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okada controls the pace.#SUB#
Lara has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.
Okada tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okada defends well.
Okada won't allow Lara to sweep him here. #T1#
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
Okada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lara tries to kick Okada off but Okada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Okada eventually gives up the hold.
Lara works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Lara wants to control but Okada passes easily into half guard.
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Lara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Okada is on him like a limpet, forcing Lara back against the cage.#TD#
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Okada defends easily.
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okada passes into half guard.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well.
Okada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara wants to control but Okada passes into side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Lara!
Post fight, Roberto Lara stared into the camera and said 'Thank you, Maeda. You're incredibly talented but just not good enough. I'd also like to thank the Purpose Corp., my coaches & Lara Jiu-jitsu, The best! Whats next?? Yea!!!!'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maeda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maeda (4) vs (0) Lara
Maeda wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maeda tries to move to mount but Lara blocks the move with his legs.
Lara is looking for a sweep.
Lara prevents Maeda from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maeda but great work by Lara. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maeda (4) vs (4) Lara#SUB2#
Lara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maeda, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maeda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lara's guard! Nice work there by Maeda! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (6) vs (4) Lara#T1#
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maeda trying to move into half guard but instead Lara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (6) vs (6) Lara
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lara has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Lara preventing the sweep.
Lara looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lara has gone for a leg lock! Maeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (8) vs (6) Lara
Lara controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself. #SUB2#
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda is pushing down on Lara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lara is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Lara is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Lara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maeda pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maeda (11) vs (6) Lara
Maeda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maeda (14) vs (6) Lara
Lara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maeda moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maeda (17) vs (6) Lara#T4##SUB#
Maeda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lara is defending well though. Maeda let's go of the attempt for now.
Maeda has the hooks in. Lara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lara keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for the choke from the back position but Lara is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T5#
Lara prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.
Lara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda. #SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Lara gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Lara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (17) vs (8) Lara
Lara pushes down on Maeda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lara is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Maeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Maeda 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: Maeda (17) vs (11) Lara#SUB2#
Lara is trying to get an arm triangle but Maeda is defending well. #SUB2#
Lara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maeda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lara's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Lara 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.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Lara is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Lara is controlling well.
Lara is just content to waste time from the top position. Maeda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lara postures up.
Maeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Lara is pushing down on Maeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Lara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg.
Lara trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Lara passes into side control, despite Maeda's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maeda (17) vs (14) Lara
Lara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maeda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maeda (17) vs (16) Lara
Maeda tries to reverse the position but Lara maintains control.
Maeda tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maeda is looking to escape. #T11#
Maeda prevents Lara from taking his back.
Maeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maeda is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Lara avoids the attempt from Maeda to control.#SUB2#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maeda wants to hold on but Lara pushes him away.
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maeda is looking to escape.
Maeda tries to improve his position but instead Lara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maeda (17) vs (19) Lara#T13##SUB2#
Lara tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maeda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maeda is trying to break free.
Well, with Lara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maeda is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.#T14##SUB2#
Lara looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Maeda taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara!
Post fight, Roberto Lara stared into the camera and said 'Thank you, Maeda. You're incredibly talented but just not good enough. I'd also like to thank the Purpose Corp., my coaches & Lara Jiu-jitsu, The best! Whats next?? Yea!!!!'.
Ichiroshi Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent'. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Monk Seal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Seal clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Seal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seal trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
Seal keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Lara trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
Seal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (0) vs (2) Seal
Seal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lara keeping full guard, as Seal tries to pass. #SUB#
Lara has his foot on Seal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seal escapes and throws Lara's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (5) Seal
Seal works to advance to full mount. Lara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (0) vs (7) Seal
Seal trying to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Seal trying to control but Lara is having none of it.
Seal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Seal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lara is looking to escape.
Lara gets back to half guard.
Lara is looking for a sweep. Seal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Seal is controlling the pace.
Lara is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Seal sits in half guard.
Lara gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Seal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Seal passes Lara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seal is taking a breather. Lara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5##SUB2#
Seal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Seal eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.
Lara is in trouble now - Seal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (10) Seal
Lara tries to control Seal's body but Seal pushes him off. Lara squirms to his side and now Seal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lara (0) vs (13) Seal#T6#
Seal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Seal controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Seal tries to keep control of the position but Lara is staying busy.
Lara can't escape the position.
Seal biding his time, controlling Lara. #SUB2#
Seal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lara trying to control the hands but Seal breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Seal looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Seal is trying to stick to Lara's back but Lara is turning into Seal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (2) vs (13) Seal
Lara pushing down on Seal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Seal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Seal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Seal is trying to control but Lara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (5) vs (13) Seal#SUB#
Lara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lara trying to control the action but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal is trying to control Lara's posture but Lara avoids it. #T8#
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seal keeps working.
Seal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lara's best efforts.
Lara trying to mount his opponent but Seal defends it.
Seal wants to get back to full guard.
Seal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lara is working away from the top position though.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Seal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Seal is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Seal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lara pulls his head out easily.
Seal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lara wants to control from the top but Seal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Seal is keeping the position.#T10#
Seal is pulling down on Lara's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seal keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Lara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seal wants to control the position but Lara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Seal is looking for a sweep. Lara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara.
#SUB#
Lara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lara trying to mount his opponent but Seal defends it.
Seal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seal.
Seal wants to control the position but Lara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura but Seal is defending well.
Seal is looking to control Lara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seal avoid being mounted?#T12#
Seal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lara is staying active.
Seal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lara stalling.
Seal trying to hold on to Lara's head to control him but Lara postures up.
#T13#
Lara wants to control but Seal is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal trying to control but Lara postures up.
#SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seal sees it coming and defends easily.
Seal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lara is looking to take a break and control but Seal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara.
#SUB#
Lara seems to be working for a kimura but Seal defends the submission attempt.
Seal is pressing down on Lara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Seal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seal manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Seal's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seal working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seal wins on points by 13 to 5.
Monk Seal 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:
R4
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okada pushes Lara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lara tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the cage and eventually Lara drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Okada pulls guard. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Okada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okada manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Okada's guard.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Okada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Okada 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: Lara (3) vs (0) Okada
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (5) vs (0) Okada
Lara tries to control but Okada wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okada reaches up to try and control the position but Lara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Okada rolls and tries to escape and now Lara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (8) vs (0) Okada
Okada tries to escape the position.
Lara controlling from the back.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Okada right now.
What can Okada do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Lara looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Okada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lara's arms. #SUB#
Lara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Okada trying to control the hands but Lara breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada tries to roll but Lara sticks to his back.
Okada turns into Lara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (8) vs (2) Okada
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lara is looking for a triangle here but Okada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (5) Okada
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lara looking for subs from the bottom but Okada mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (8) Okada
Lara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okada trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Okada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lara 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: Lara (10) vs (8) Okada#T4#
Okada looking to control.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okada working for submissions but it's allowed Lara to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Okada has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (13) vs (8) Okada
Okada stops Lara from passing to mount.
Lara advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (15) vs (8) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okada! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (15) vs (10) Okada
Okada stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.#T5#
Okada 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.
Lara keeping full guard, as Okada tries to pass.
Lara 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: Lara (17) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Okada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okada! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (20) vs (10) Okada#T6##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okada keeps trying to improve his position.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Okada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lara content just to control the position here.
Okada sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Okada is defending well. #SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okada sees it coming and defends easily.
Okada tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working. #T8##SUB2#
Okada looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lara passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (23) vs (10) Okada
Okada wants to control but Lara postures up.
Lara advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (25) vs (10) Okada
Okada tries to hold on but Lara pushes him away.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#T9#
Okada working to try and regain half guard.
Okada is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lara has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (28) vs (10) Okada
Okada is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Lara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okada has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lara working for a choke but Okada is defending well.
Lara keeps control of the position as Okada tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Okada defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Okada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lara keeps control of the position easily here as Okada tries to buck him off.
Okada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Lara trying to control but Okada is having none of it.
Lara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Okada is trying to escape the mount.
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okada is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lara has control of Okada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Lara looking to control but Okada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lara controlling from the full mount.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lara mounts Okada! Really nice guard pass there!
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lara moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lara (31) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Okada trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Lara is trying to stick to Okada's back but Okada is turning into Lara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (31) vs (12) Okada
Okada advances to half guard.
Lara gets full guard.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okada is aware though and is defending well.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lara takes the fight on points by 31 to 12. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tithonus clinches up with Lara and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Tithonus lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (0) Lara
Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tithonus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (2) Lara
Tithonus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tithonus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (4) vs (2) Lara
Tithonus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lara keeping full guard, as Tithonus tries to pass.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tithonus passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tithonus passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (7) vs (2) Lara
Lara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tithonus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tithonus (7) vs (6) Lara#SUB2#
Lara is persistently looking for the submission but Tithonus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Tithonus right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Tithonus has hold of Lara's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lara lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tithonus is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lara throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara!
In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Talakvadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Lara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (0) Lara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Talakvadze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lara's body to avoid the submission. Lara has instead reached around Talakvadze's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Lara! |
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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; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Thibodeaux gets control of Lara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lara wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thibodeaux controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself. #T1#
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lara is aware though and is defending well.
Lara slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lara pulls his head out easily.
Lara is pressing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thibodeaux is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Lara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Lara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (3) vs (0) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Lara wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lara. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lara has control of Thibodeaux's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thibodeaux regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Lara is looking to work his way around to Thibodeaux's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Lara has a good base and remains in mount.
Lara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Lara trying to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it. #SUB#
Lara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thibodeaux is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thibodeaux and Lara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lara but great work by Thibodeaux. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lara (3) vs (4) Thibodeaux
Lara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Thibodeaux is keen to just control but Lara is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Thibodeaux eventually gives up the hold.
Lara gets full guard.
Thibodeaux content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Lara keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.#SUB#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thibodeaux looking to pass the guard.
Lara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thibodeaux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lara tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura here.
Thibodeaux passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (3) vs (7) Thibodeaux
Lara manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Lara is having none of it.
Thibodeaux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thibodeaux escapes and throws Lara's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (3) vs (10) Thibodeaux#T9##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lara is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well.
Lara wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Lara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (5) vs (10) Thibodeaux#T11#
Lara wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (5) vs (12) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12##SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux won't allow Lara to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lara working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
#T13#
Lara trying to keep a closed guard but Thibodeaux is proving a slippery customer.
Lara looking for a sweep. Not yet Lara, not yet.
Thibodeaux 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: Lara (7) vs (12) Thibodeaux
Lara is looking to pass into half guard but Thibodeaux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thibodeaux is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (7) vs (14) Thibodeaux
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (9) vs (14) Thibodeaux
Lara wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14##SUB2#
Thibodeaux 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.
Lara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.
Lara wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Lara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thibodeaux's thigh. Thibodeaux counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibodeaux wins on points by 14 to 9. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhaegar Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lara 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Lara
Lara trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB2#
Lara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lara.
Gracie wants to control but Lara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage. #T1#
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
Lara stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Lara
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lara's best efforts.
Gracie won't allow Lara to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lara is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Lara wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Lara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lara is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Lara trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Lara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Lara's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Lara has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lara is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Gracie is pressing down on Lara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Lara trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Lara trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lara tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Lara wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lara 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Lara keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass. #T11##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.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looking to control.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lara has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Lara
Lara is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (11) Lara#T14#
Lara wants to control but Gracie postures up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Lara is defending well.
Lara is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lara wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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