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Bots de Garra 4 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Okoye gets caught napping as Sobieskiego dives in and scores a takedown. Okoye manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okoye manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobieskiego has Okoye in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (2) Okoye#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye pushing down on Sobieskiego's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego with the active half guard here but Okoye passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (5) Okoye
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Sobieskiego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobieskiego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Sobieskiego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobieskiego is trying to work for a sweep but Okoye has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieskiego (2) vs (7) Okoye
Sobieskiego really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Sobieskiego really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye controlling the pace for now.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Okoye working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sobieskiego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobieskiego tries to get out of the position.
Okoye looking to control but Sobieskiego is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobieskiego is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sobieskiego (2) vs (10) Okoye
Sobieskiego rolls, trying to escape but Okoye keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Okoye has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sobieskiego manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okoye's guard. Nice work there by Sobieskiego.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (4) vs (10) Okoye#SUB#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okoye manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobieskiego has Okoye in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (4) vs (12) Okoye
Okoye wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Okoye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (4) vs (15) Okoye
Okoye trying to control the position but Sobieskiego is working away.
Sobieskiego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okoye on the ground.
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobieskiego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobieskiego is looking to reverse the position.
Sobieskiego sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Sobieskiego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. #T5#
Sobieskiego is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobieskiego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Sobieskiego is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Sobieskiego wants to get back to full guard.
Okoye moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (4) vs (18) Okoye
Okoye trying to control but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego gets back to half guard.
Sobieskiego is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sobieskiego with the active half guard here but Okoye passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (4) vs (21) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoye has hold of Sobieskiego's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sobieskiego seems comfortable defending it but Okoye has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sobieskiego is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sobieskiego is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okoye couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
A victorious Ikemba Okoye 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Bull Mfer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mfer 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: Mfer (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mfer has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#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.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Mfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leifsson on the ground.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Mfer defends it easily.
#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mfer is aware though and is defending well.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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. #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.
Mfer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Mfer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leifsson 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.
Mfer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer. #SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mfer is sitting in close to Leifsson's body. Leifsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mfer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mfer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holtzmann shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in and bounces Holtzmann off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Holtzmann
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holtzmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holtzmann tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Holtzmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holtzmann is looking to regain half guard here but Bandicoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandicoot (7) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holtzmann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holtzmann can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Bandicoot quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bandicoot but it's paid off an Holtzmann is forced to tap! Nice work by Bandicoot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot 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 10 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna leaves Zan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiachna but Fiachna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Zan
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Zan
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Zan
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (10) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Zan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Davon Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Diesel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davon Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Diesel.#TD2#
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Diesel#T1##SUB#
Davis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Davis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diesel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diesel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Davis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bruce White Jr!
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.#TD#
King drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB#
King 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#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King preventing the sweep. #SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White Jr keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr 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.#SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King 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#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (5) vs (4) White Jr#T7##SUB2#
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into White Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (4) White Jr
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #T8##SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
White Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (6) White Jr#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
King 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. #T10##SUB2#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.
King is breathing heavily.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: King (7) vs (9) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11##SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is looking for a sweep. White Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14##SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Jr wins on points by 9 to 7.
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahokas napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to buck Ahma off but Ahma is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahma's best efforts.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his feet on Ahma's thighs here. He's pushed Ahma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ahma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
A victorious Juha Ahokas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardona as he avoids it easily.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion. #TD2#
Cardona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Orion is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
An out of breath Calixto Cardona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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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 8 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie 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#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Gracie
Silva is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well. #T2#
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Silva 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#
Gracie has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
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#
Gracie has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Silva 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#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie 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#
Gracie 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.
Gracie stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Gracie
Silva is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie 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#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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Main event
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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 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev darts in and clinches Princip up against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Princip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Princip
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Kamenev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Princip is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kamenev yanks on the arm and Princip is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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