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Bots de Garra 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Princip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobieskiego was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Princip (0) vs (4) Sobieskiego#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to get an arm triangle but Princip is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Princip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Sobieskiego moves into full mount! Princip won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Princip (0) vs (7) Sobieskiego
Princip is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Princip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Princip gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobieskiego.
#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Princip tries to get to full guard but Sobieskiego has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobieskiego. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Sobieskiego tries to pass to full mount but Princip defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Sobieskiego seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Sobieskiego eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Princip regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sobieskiego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Princip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobieskiego has managed to get both his arms back between Princip's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobieskiego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Princip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieskiego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieskiego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobieskiego is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sobieskiego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieskiego wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sobieskiego has his hands clasped together but Princip extends and breaks Sobieskiego's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Princip.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in and bounces Silva off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Silva's guard. #SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Silva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Silva has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
White Jr 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. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Silva's guard. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
White Jr passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
#T3##SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... White Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! White Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! White Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shogun Silva!
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Holtzmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Okoye, which made it look bad.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown but Holtzmann shows good takedown defense.
Okoye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holtzmann is fending him off so far but Okoye persists. Nope, Holtzmann circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Holtzmann dives in and scores a takedown into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Holtzmann
Holtzmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoye is keeping the position for now.
Holtzmann passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holtzmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoye trying to control but Holtzmann postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Holtzmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
Holtzmann tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. #T1#
Okoye is pressing down on Holtzmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Okoye is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holtzmann has his hands clasped together but Okoye extends and breaks Holtzmann's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Okoye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikemba Okoye!
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ahma tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bull Mfer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to avoid it but Orion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mfer to the ground. Mfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mfer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mfer (2) vs (0) Orion#SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mfer is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mfer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Mfer 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.
Mfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orion on the ground.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mfer defends well.#SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Orion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mfer doesn't defend quickly enough and Orion has managed to lock this one up! Can Mfer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orion on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahokas enables Bandicoot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahokas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot 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. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandicoot is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot 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. #T2#
Bandicoot passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahokas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
Our winner, Crush Bandicoot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotze shoots in but Leifsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kotze looks for a takedown but Leifsson sprawls well.
Leifsson darts in looking for a takedown but Kotze gets double underhooks and turns Leifsson into the ropes.
Kotze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kotze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Kotze.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kotze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is pressed up against the ropes. Kotze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leifsson down to the mat. Leifsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotze as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leifsson.#TD2#
Kotze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kotze
Kotze looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kotze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kotze defends it easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kotze is defending well. Leifsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kotze has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leifsson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durden. #TD#
Fiachna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durden quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Durden#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Durden#T1##SUB#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna is hanging on to Durden's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Durden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
#T2#
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Durden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Durden is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Durden defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Durden
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Durden
Durden is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Durden
Durden prevents Fiachna from moving into mount. #T3#
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (15) vs (2) Durden
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (2) Durden
Durden tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a rear naked choke. Durden is not defending it well and Fiachna has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Durden refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Durden's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Diesel tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Gracie stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Gracie#T1#
Diesel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Gracie#T3##SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diesel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 17 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic 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. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hozdic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hozdic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Hozdic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hozdic.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hozdic 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.
#T2##SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying for a kimura here. Zan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hozdic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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