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Bots de Garra 32 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gunnarsson pulls guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Davis rolls with it to try and escape but Gunnarsson cranks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Our winner, Gunnar Gunnarsson, 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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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Helix has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Helix gets a clinch. #TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Helix to the mat.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helix pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Takahashi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takahashi is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takahashi is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix.
#T2#
Helix trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helix is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helix to get the leverage.
Helix working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takahashi's thigh. Takahashi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helix looking to pass the guard.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helix trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (0) Helix
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Helix trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi wants to control but Helix is keeping him busy. #T4#
Helix is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helix wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helix is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Helix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takahashi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (5) vs (0) Helix
Helix tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Helix
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Takahashi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T5#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Helix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it.
Helix tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Helix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Helix tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it. #T7#
Helix is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Helix actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Helix is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
Helix tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Helix
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.#T8#
Helix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takahashi tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Takahashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takahashi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Helix wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Helix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Helix tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takahashi tries to push Helix's head away but Helix is holding on tight.
Takahashi tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helix is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi is really struggling to control Helix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
Helix regains half guard.
Helix wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Helix is trying to control but Takahashi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (13) vs (0) Helix#T13#
Helix tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Helix is not content to let Takahashi control the position. #SUB#
Helix wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Takahashi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Helix's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Helix is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Takahashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryoto Takahashi!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi 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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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dos Anjos drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
#TD#
Dos Anjos decides to pull guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos passes easily into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dos Anjos's head to control him but Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Anjos trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Anjos prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T1#
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Dos Anjos manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stands and throws Dos Anjos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Anjos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Dos Anjos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (7) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Anjos is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Anjos is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Dos Anjos postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Anjos advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Dos Anjos manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (10) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dos Anjos maintains control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Dos Anjos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is trying to control Dos Anjos's posture but Dos Anjos avoids it. #T4#
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dos Anjos easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dos Anjos (12) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Dos Anjos pushes him away.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Anjos not doing much here.
#T5#
Dos Anjos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie trying to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (15) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dos Anjos advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dos Anjos (17) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Dos Anjos has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Dos Anjos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Dos Anjos controls from the top position.
Dos Anjos working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dos Anjos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Anjos (17) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dos Anjos is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Dos Anjos, looking for the choke.
Dos Anjos tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Dos Anjos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Anjos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9##SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control.
Dos Anjos is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Dos Anjos prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dos Anjos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Dos Anjos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (19) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie seems keen to control Dos Anjos's posture.#T11##SUB#
Dos Anjos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Anjos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (22) vs (9) Gracie
Dos Anjos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Dos Anjos's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Dos Anjos postures up. #T13#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Anjos is one step ahead there.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Anjos is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Anjos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
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.
Dos Anjos is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Dos Anjos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (25) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Anjos takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
An out of breath Ademaro Dos Anjos 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helenius 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#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius 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.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kvinchal, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvinchal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Kvinchal#SUB#
Helenius looking for a guillotine here but Kvinchal defends easily.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvinchal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kvinchal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (5) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvinchal tries for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working. #T3#
Kvinchal controls the position.
Helenius tries to bench press Kvinchal off him but Kvinchal keeps the position.
Kvinchal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Helenius! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (5) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kvinchal wants to finish this one by submission but Helenius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kvinchal.
Helenius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kvinchal trying to control but Helenius is having none of it. #T4#
Helenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvinchal controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
Helenius prevents Kvinchal from improving his position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvinchal manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Helenius drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvinchal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvinchal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvinchal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (10) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvinchal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (14) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is hanging on to Kvinchal's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Helenius is persistently looking for the submission but Kvinchal is defending it well.
#SUB#
Helenius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kvinchal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvinchal tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kvinchal showing good submission defense here.
Helenius has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kvinchal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#T8##SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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#
Kvinchal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kvinchal is tightening it up a little... Helenius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Helenius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Helenius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kvinchal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kastav Kvinchal!
Kastav Kvinchal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 18 wins and 10 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terrorelli as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Terrorelli as Okoye shoots in.
Terrorelli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okoye with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Terrorelli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okoye won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Terrorelli
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikemba Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Terrorelli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Terrorelli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Terrorelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoye has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrorelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Okoye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Terrorelli off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (4) vs (4) Terrorelli
Terrorelli tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Okoye is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Terrorelli knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Terrorelli for a finish. #SUB#
Okoye looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Okoye working for the choke.
Terrorelli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Okoye patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Okoye looking for the RNC.
Terrorelli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Okoye is working for a guillotine from mount but Terrorelli frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Terrorelli regains half guard.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye prevents Terrorelli from improving his position.
Terrorelli regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Terrorelli has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terrorelli looks winded!
Okoye stands and throws Terrorelli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (4) Terrorelli#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terrorelli has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Okoye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
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!
Terrorelli tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Terrorelli sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
#SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrorelli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Terrorelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Terrorelli is pressing down on Okoye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Okoye 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#
Terrorelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrorelli wants to sweep here but Okoye controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Terrorelli has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okoye 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#
Okoye 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#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okoye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Okoye is defending well. Terrorelli quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Okoye has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Terrorelli celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobi Terrorelli!
Tobi Terrorelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 9 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Trump manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bennett on his heels. He'll look to pass Bennett's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trump gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is taking a breather. Bennett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Trump mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Trump
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Trump is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
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.#T2#
Trump controlling from mount.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Trump wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett wants to sweep but Trump has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (8) Trump
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Trump is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bennett is trying to escape and Trump transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bennett is forced to tap! Nice work there by Trump! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 7 wins and 1 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein has Orion up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
Hussein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (3) Orion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion is trying to control. Hussein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hussein wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Hussein is not content to let Orion control the position.#T2#
Hussein wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Hussein trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Hussein trying to control but Orion postures up.
Hussein is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (6) Orion
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussein is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hussein is looking for a sweep.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion controlling the pace.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.
Orion is trying to control. Hussein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion is taking a breather. Hussein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hussein wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Orion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (0) vs (9) Orion#T6#
Hussein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hussein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (0) vs (12) Orion
Hussein tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Hussein trying to control but not successfully.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
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.
Orion is riding his opponent, not letting Hussein buck him off.
Orion controlling well, preventing Hussein from escaping the position.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Orion controls the action.
Hussein wants to escape the position.
Will Orion go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Orion.#SUB2#
Orion tightening his grip on Hussein, looking for the choke.
Hussein tries to break free.
#T9#
Orion is trying to stick to Hussein's back but Hussein is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussein. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (12) Orion
Orion is trying to keep Hussein in close.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Hussein won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Hussein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (14) Orion
Hussein is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orion wants to take a breather but Hussein is having none of it. #T11#
Hussein is trying to control but Orion passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (2) vs (17) Orion
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Orion controlling the action here.#T12#
Orion prevents Hussein from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hussein has a hand on Orion's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orion takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (2) vs (20) Orion
Hussein is trying to reverse the position but instead Orion has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (2) vs (23) Orion
Hussein tries to break free.
#T13#
Orion keeps control of the position easily here as Hussein tries to buck him off.
Hussein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Orion biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Let's hope that Orion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orion trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion keeps control of the position as Hussein tries to break free.
Orion tries to keep control of the position but Hussein is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 23 to 2.
Cole Orion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rishkinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson looking for a takedown.
Leifsson tries for a takedown but Rishkinov manages to get underhooks.
Serhey Rishkinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.#TD#
Rishkinov has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rishkinov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leifsson tumbling to the mat - Rishkinov dives into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #T1#
Rishkinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rishkinov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (0) Leifsson
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leifsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Rishkinov wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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#
Rishkinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leifsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rishkinov's guard! Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (5) Leifsson
Rishkinov gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (8) Leifsson
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T4#
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov wants to control but Leifsson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Rishkinov sneaks back into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Leifsson is trying to control. Rishkinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Rishkinov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson prevents Rishkinov from getting the reversal.
Rishkinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T6#
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rishkinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leifsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (14) Leifsson#T7#
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away.
Rishkinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (5) vs (17) Leifsson
Leifsson is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
Good control from Leifsson.
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rishkinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Rishkinov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Rishkinov staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson is not going to allow Rishkinov to sit and survive in this position.
Will Leifsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rishkinov is really stuck here.
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
I really don't envy Rishkinov right now.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Rishkinov is staying busy.
Leifsson gets his hands free as Rishkinov looks to control.
I would not like to be Rishkinov right now.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson has good solid back control here. #T11#
Rishkinov prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Leifsson manages to sink in the hooks.
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rishkinov doesn't escape.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Leifsson just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rishkinov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rishkinov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Rishkinov is staying busy.
Rishkinov is in bad spot here.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Rishkinov pushed the leg off. #T13#
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rishkinov doesn't escape.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson gets his hands free as Rishkinov looks to control. #SUB2#
Leifsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rishkinov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 17 to 5.
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.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 18 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hozdic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for subs off his back but Al Jhit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hozdic. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
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.
Al Jhit controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Al Jhit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Hozdic sneaks back into half guard.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hozdic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hozdic. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Hozdic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Hozdic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hozdic seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hozdic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Hozdic eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
#SUB#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hozdic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB#
Hozdic has gone for a leg lock! Al Jhit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hozdic is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hozdic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hozdic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Hozdic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hozdic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hozdic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Hozdic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (13) Al Jhit
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit taking a breather here.
Hozdic tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Al Jhit slows the pace down.
Hozdic is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (2) vs (15) Al Jhit
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Hozdic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hozdic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (18) Al Jhit#T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hozdic looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Al Jhit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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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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 68 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel tries for a takedown but Fiachna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fiachna with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to improve position, pressing down on Diesel's thigh with his hand. Diesel seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fiachna paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fiachna's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diesel picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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