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Bots de Garra 46 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 18 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hitoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hitoshi is trying to drag Judge to the mat but Judge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Judge manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Judge wants the takedown. Hitoshi is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hitoshi's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Judge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judge is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #T1#
Judge forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (2) vs (4) Hitoshi
Judge tries to escape but Hitoshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB2#
Judge showing good submission defense here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Hitoshi keeps control of the position.
Judge turns into Hitoshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (6) Hitoshi
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge preventing the sweep.
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.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Judge working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge. #SUB#
Judge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hitoshi is surviving well by controlling Judge's body position as best he can.
Judge pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Judge fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
#T5#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitoshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (8) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up. #SUB2#
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (11) Hitoshi#T6#
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (11) Hitoshi
Judge moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (16) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine from mount but Hitoshi is having none of it. #SUB#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (19) vs (11) Hitoshi
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hitoshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Judge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (25) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#T8#
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge is looking to advance position but Hitoshi won't allow it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitoshi defends it well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Judge pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Judge 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.
Judge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge passes into half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitoshi keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Judge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (28) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Judge locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hitoshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrorelli tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Terrorelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terrorelli sprawls well. Terrorelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terrorelli 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 Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Terrorelli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Terrorelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Terrorelli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Terrorelli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Terrorelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva has Terrorelli pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Terrorelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Terrorelli has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Terrorelli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Terrorelli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tobi Terrorelli!
A relieved looking Tobi Terrorelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smith rushes Ferkingstad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Ferkingstad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferkingstad regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Ferkingstad#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferkingstad looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferkingstad, not yet. #SUB2#
Smith looking to improve position, pressing down on Ferkingstad's thigh with his hand. Ferkingstad seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Smith paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Smith's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ferkingstad picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
An out of breath Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dorado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Young gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dorado regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (0) vs (2) Young
Young is looking to pass into half guard but Dorado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dorado is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (2) Young
Young keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dorado won't allow Young to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado prevents Young from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Young is looking to improve his position.
Dorado trying to control from half guard but Young is working away. #SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dorado is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dorado (2) vs (6) Young#SUB2#
Young working for the choke.
Dorado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dorado is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Dorado wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Dorado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Young goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dorado turns into him and now he's in Young's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (4) vs (6) Young
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Young throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dorado escapes and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (7) vs (6) Young
Young tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Young looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dorado passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (10) vs (6) Young#T3##SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dorado trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Young is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dorado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Young is trying to improve his position.
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (10) vs (8) Young
Young is looking to pass Dorado's guard but actually Dorado recovers to full guard.
Young passes Dorado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Young is looking to pass Dorado's guard but actually Dorado recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Young frees his head nicely. Oh but Dorado has switched to an armbar! Young is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
During a confident post fight interview, Elrey Dorado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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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 27 wins and 30 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Brown jumps 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.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Bennett trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Bennett
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bennett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bennett shrugs it off.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bennett's body.
#SUB#
Brown looking to break Bennett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bennett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Brown keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
#T2#
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Bennett turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Brown in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Bennett
Brown passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Bennett 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 Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (2) Bennett
Brown controlling from side mount. #T4#
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Brown moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Bennett
Brown trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Brown passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bennett is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Brown controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Bennett tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (4) Bennett
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Brown controlling from mount.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (21) vs (4) Bennett
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T8#
Bennett tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bennett showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Brown has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bennett is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and as White Jr raises his hands in defense, Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
White Jr is letting Al Jhit control him for a moment.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit controlling the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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#
Al Jhit gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of White Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and White Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Jhit looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
White Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) White Jr
Al Jhit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White Jr doesn't escape. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB#
Al Jhit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
White Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Al Jhit 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 Al Jhit. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but White Jr is having none of it.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Al Jhit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. White Jr is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (16) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr prevents Al Jhit from getting a body triangle.#T6#
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Al Jhit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but White Jr is defending it well.
White Jr is really stuck here.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a choke but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (2) White Jr#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (2) White Jr
Al Jhit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8##SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#T9#
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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 Al Jhit. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB2#
White Jr looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Al Jhit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Al Jhit looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.#T11#
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
White Jr is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit is taking a breather. White Jr 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.#SUB2#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (24) vs (2) White Jr#T12#
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit moves into full mount! White Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (27) vs (2) White Jr#T13#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
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. White Jr 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 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 24 wins and 14 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoye fails with a takedown attempt.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.
Okoye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okoye looks for a takedown but Leifsson sprawls well.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but Leifsson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leifsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Okoye prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Okoye manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Okoye
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Okoye is defending the position.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Okoye
Leifsson controlling his opponent.
Okoye tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (9) vs (0) Okoye#T2#
Leifsson has the hooks in. Okoye is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okoye is still trying to improve position.
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.
Okoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Okoye is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okoye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Okoye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Okoye for a finish.
Okoye is trying to break free.
#T3#
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (9) vs (2) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leifsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson is stalling in the full guard.
Leifsson preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Leifsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leifsson has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Okoye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoye. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Okoye being controlled for a moment.
Okoye is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Okoye tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
Okoye is letting Leifsson control him for a moment.
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.
Okoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Okoye defending well.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (20) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Okoye tries to improve his position but Leifsson has taken his back! Leifsson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Okoye tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Leifsson pushes Okoye away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 74 wins and 42 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Orion
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controlling Orion's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Diesel is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Diesel tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB2#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diesel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 24 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Curls gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position here.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ahokas looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Ahokas wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls working away.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Curls tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahokas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahokas trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Ahokas is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahokas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (2) vs (11) Curls
Curls looking to control but instead Ahokas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is holding on to half guard well.
Ahokas wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
Curls is stalling here. Ahokas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curls seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahokas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (6) vs (11) Curls
Curls is looking to reverse 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.
Ahokas slows the pace down. #T9#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahokas dominates the positioning.#T10#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Ahokas control him for a moment.
Curls tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position. #T11#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Ahokas controls the position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Ahokas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Curls trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ahokas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (11) Curls#T13#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls regains half guard.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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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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 65 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev forces Trump back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Trump is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trump persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controlling from the top position.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump passes into half guard.
Kamenev 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.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Trump is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is taking a breather. Kamenev 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.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Trump is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it. #T3#
Trump passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Trump working away.
Trump trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it. #T4#
Trump controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face as Trump controls the position.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump postures up.
Kamenev is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev is letting Trump control him for a moment. #T6#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump working away.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
The referee asks Trump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trump prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trump's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Trump trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Trump works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (2) Kamenev#T9#
Trump is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Trump continues to stall.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Trump is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T11#
Trump has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (13) vs (2) Kamenev
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T13#
Trump content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Trump has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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